This two and a half-day program covers the basics of apiculture by providing comprehensive information and hands-on experience to help students start, maintain and care for a honey bee colony. Whether you have no experience or a few years as an apiarist under your belt, you will gain valuable insights from our seasoned instructors who share the knowledge they have gained through 45+ years of combined experience.
Course topics include:
- Bee Biology
- Hive Management
- Queen Bee Purchasing
- Honey Extraction
- Candle-making
The apiculture course concludes with a half day hands-on program that will include assembling hives, opening and examining colonies as well as honey tasting.
From disease and mite prevention and hive management to honey production, this class will cover everything you need to know to further your hobby or get your business off the ground.
Our students come from all walks of life – attorneys, teachers, retirees, farmers, artists – but they leave with one thing in common: a newfound confidence to start their own hives and pursue their passion for beekeeping.
Instructors: Instructor, Bob Hughes, is a sideline beekeeper with over 25 years of beekeeping experience. Instructor, Tim Schuler currently serves as State Apiarist with the NJ Department of Agriculture and has 22 years of beekeeping experience.
“Their command of this topic was truly impressive. Their obvious interest and their approachability made these courses a real pleasure!” – Course Attendee
CAUTION: As you will be working around live bee colonies, please remember to wear light-colored and smooth-textured clothing, as dark-colored, textured and wooly clothing can aggravate the bees.
NOTE: Continental breakfast and lunch are provided days one and two only. Please bring a light snack/drink on day three. A text, Beekeeping Basics, and course materials are included with your registration fee.
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Looking for something more advanced? Attend our Beyond the Basics: Practice Hive Management Tools for Beekeepers course! This course is recommended for people who have a general knowledge of the language and terminology of apiculture and have kept a bee colony for at least one (1) full year.
Interested in joining the New Jersey Beekeepers Association? Visit http://njbeekeepers.org for details!
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