This is a day-long seminar offering five different educational presentations running concurrently throughout the day. There will be a full-day track of beginning classes for people with little or no experience keeping bees who want a solid foundation of beekeeping essentials.  There will also be (28) 50 minute classes for intermediate and advanced beekeepers to choose from.  These non-beginner classes will include: 

• Making Creamed Honey- Pamela Yeamens
• Queen Rearing Workshop -Dr. Rangel
• Annual Management-Ashley Ralph
• Queen Management-Dr. Rangel
• Growing Pains: Expanding from a Hobby to Sideline Beekeeper- Blake Shook 
• Homemade Products from the Hive- Ashley Ralph
• Bees as an Ag Exemption-Sue Ann and Scott Untied
• Marketing and Brand Development-Mark Hedley
• Honey Bee Biology and Behavior-Lance Wilson
• Top Bar Management Part 1 - Brandon Fehrenkamp 
• Top Bar Management Part 2 - Brandon Fehrenkamp
• Swarm capture Technics-John Swan 
• How to Monitor for Varroa Mites-Mary Reed
• Pest and Diseases of Honey Bees-Mary Reed
• Preparing for a Honey Show-Pamela Yeamans
• Producing Honey-Blake Shook 
• Live Bee Removals from Structures- John Swan
• Making Increase w/o Buying Bees-Chuck Reburn
• The 3 P's in Varroa Management- James and Chari Elam
• The Top 8 Best Practices in Modern Beekeeping-Lance Wilson
• Swarms, swarming and swarm management-Ryan Giesecke
• Honey House Planning and Development-Mark Hedley
• Honey Bee Nutrition and Feeding-Tanya Phillips

 All proceeds for this event will be used to promote sustainable beekeeping practices and provide support to our much appreciated Texas A&M Honey Bee Lab, TBA Honey Queens Program, Texas Master Beekeepers Program. 

 Registration starts at 8:00am with the first class starting at 9:00am.

 FAQs

What can/can't I bring to the event?

The facility does not allow outside food at the event, but there are multiple lunch options less than 5 minutes away from the facility. Maps will be available the day of the event of all the local food establishments. 

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

While we will have a list of attendees, check-in will go more quickly if you bring your printed ticket with you.

Is there a discount for staying at the hotel?

Marriott is providing a special room rate for those who need accommodations. A link will be provided after you successfully register.

What are my parking options?

Parking is available at the Austin Marriott North