This 3-day course is designed to provide the necessary information needed for new beekeepers to start and care for a honey bee colony.
Day 1 & 2: This course will cover the basics of: bee biology, hive management, purchasing queen bees, honey extraction, candle-making,
beekeeping supplies and more.
People with little or no experience in beekeeping, as well as veterans, will gain valuable information
on disease and mite prevention, hive management,
and honey production.
Day 3: Hands-on sessions will include: assembling hives, opening and examining bee colonies, as well as plenty of honey tasting.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to popular demand of this course, we have reached capacity for this offering. We are in the process of scheduling a second offering (date to be determined). The Department of Agriculture scholarships are no longer available for this program. However, the need for beekeepers across New Jersey continues to grow. Therefore, please continue the registration process to be added to the wait list for the next offering of this course. You will be notified as soon as it is scheduled. Your credit card will not be charged until the course date has been selected and a seat has been reserved in your name.
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