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This online beekeeping class is for individuals that are starting their second year of beekeeping or who want a little more information than the basics before they get started. It has more details on honeybee biology, pests, diseases, economics, and management. An e-book is included in the class fee. This class also prepares individuals for the third class, Journeyman Beekeeping, for third year beekeepers. E-book included with class fee.

Considering beekeeping, but want to learn more before you invest? Just bought your bees and equipment, now what? Have some experience in beekeeping but not quite confident in what you’re doing? Then this class is for you! Offered online, Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping will focus on the principles of beekeeping. Learn the history of beekeeping, honeybee biology, plant and pollinator relationships, and essential equipment & requirements. E-book included with class fee.

Considering beekeeping, but want to learn more before you invest? Just bought your bees and equipment, now what? Have some experience in beekeeping but not quite confident in what you’re doing? Then this class is for you! Offered online, Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping will focus on the principles of beekeeping. Learn the history of beekeeping, honeybee biology, plant and pollinator relationships, and essential equipment & requirements. E-book included with class fee.

Learn best management practices for managing pests and disease in honey bee colonies. Taught by Cornell and Tennessee Master Beekeepers and certified apiary inspector with two decades beekeeping experience. Class is a very detailed discussion on the approved methods for treatment of colonies, and application methods and restrictions, as well as treatment-free and mechanical/biological options to reduce pests and disease. At the conclusion of this class, you will be able to develop your own personalized annual pest management plan, based on research and practices taught in leading master beekeeping programs at universities and labs.

Did you know that beekeeping can produce more than just honey? Honey and other bee products, such as wax, propolis and pollen have a variety of uses. Learn ways to harvest, process and market these products to be used in crafts, food, health and beauty products. During the class, you will also receive information for local beekeeping resources, samples of various products and product recipes.

Honey Bee Colonies can be housed in various hive designs, but which one is right for you? What are the advantages & disadvantages of each? Join us as we explore a hands-on display of various hive designs, and how each one is managed. This class is ideal for anyone trying to decide between standard Langstroth Hive, a Top-Bar type hive, or an insulated design. We will discuss pro's & cons of each, and explore a display of many types of honey bee hive designs.