12-5pm EST May 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th
This 16-hr on-line class provides an introduction for folks interested in small scale and part-time (backyard) beekeeping. The workshop will present a balanced view of natural and organic beekeeping topics and practices, including:
Basics of Honeybee Biology
Choosing your equipment, tools and apiary site
Organic Varroa Mite Control in Beehives
Organic and Natural Controls for Pests and Disease (other than Varroa)
CCD And The Current State of Beekeeping and Honey Bees
Overwintering Bees and Spring Management
Honey, beeswax, and propolis production and harvesting:
Overview of the beekeeping management year, beginner tips and recommendations and Questions and Answers
Although questions will be taken during the program, time will be reserved at the end of each session to allow participants to ask additional questions related to the subject being covered.
Sign up and cost:
You may sign up for one session at a time (4 hours of instruction) for $30 or for all 4 sessions (16 hours of instruction) for $80.
Please note cost of course is per person, not per household. You have the option to sign up for multiple people in a house hold at a discount. All participants that sign up for the full class will get unlimited access to the recording of the class that will be posted online.
For More Information and to Register Click on is Link:
https://goldenwellsanctuary.com/events-calendar/2020/5/4/organic-beekeeping-with-ross-conrad[...]rse
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