Business Tools and Marketing Strategies for Beekeepers

Last Ran: December 5 - 6, 2008
9:00am - 4:00pm

Next class is to be determined
Description

This course is intended for individuals who are currently maintaining bee hives and who want to better understand business practices, marketing challenges and production opportunities. Also, our course is designed to assist existing beekeepers who wish to scale up their sideline operations to become commercial pollinators or larger honey producers.

Topics to be covered will include:

Day 1
• Commercial/Sideline Beekeeping
• Developing a Business Plan
• Budget Planning
• Identifying Your Insurance Needs
• Products of the Hive
• Marketing Your Products

Day 2
• Commercial Scale Management for Success
• Parasites and Diseases
• Equipment Selection
• Honey Extraction, Bottling, Selling & Storing

A panel discussion is scheduled for Day 1 and an optional tour of a commercial beekeeping operation and honey facility are also planned on Day 2.
Fees
Early Registration    
Registration Fee    
Location
TBD
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