Beekeeping Basics and Beeyond

Honeybees can be a great addition to your farm and life but are challenging to raise successfully. These special insects can increase annual crop yield, inspire your farm team, and provide you with energizing honey. In this session we will cover the fundamentals of beekeeping including hive placement, varroa and pest management, as well as honey production and winter survival. We will learn about the best management practices and common mistakes to avoid for new beekeepers. We will discuss bee biology, swarming, reading the honeycomb, apiary design & workflow, and mindfulness approaches to managing bees. This presentation is ideal for a beginner getting ready to kick off their first year in beekeeping. It is also very helpful for a beekeeper of 2–7 years who has been having mixed results with their hives honey production and winter survival.