Spring Beekeeping Basics Workshop

Spring Beekeeping Basics Workshop

Have you started as a beekeeper or thinking about it? Then this workshop is for you! Learn all you need to be a good Beekeeper!

By UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

Date and time

Wednesday, May 15 · 9am - 2pm EDT

Location

UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service

1702 S. Holland Pkwy Bartow, FL 33830

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Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

Welcome and Introduction

9:10 AM - 9:40 AM

Beekeeping Laws and Regulations

Learn about the laws and regulations for keeping honey bees in Florida.

9:40 AM - 10:10 AM

Honey Bee Biology and Behavior

Learn about the types of bees inside a hive and basic behaviors of honey bees important for beekeepers

10:10 AM - 10:25 AM

Break

10:25 AM - 10:55 AM

Common Diseases and Pest of Honey Bees

Learn about important pests and diseases that affect honey bees; how to identify, control, and prevent them

10:55 AM - 11:25 AM

Beekeeping Tools and How to use Them

Life demonstration of beekeeping tools; how to use them properly

11:25 AM - 11:55 AM

How to Start as a Beekeeper Overview

Learn how you can start as a beekeeper, the basic tips to be successful, and seasonal challenges

11:55 AM - 12:50 PM

Lunch

12:50 PM - 1:50 PM

How to Wear PPE, How to Light a Smoker, and Hive Inspection

Life demonstrations and hands-on activities including wearing a bee suit, how to use a smoker, and participating in a hive inspection.

1:50 PM - 2:00 PM

Evaluation and Closing

About this event

  • 5 hours

The Western Honey Bee is extremely important to the environment and agriculture. Honey bees pollinate approximately 85% of all crops in Florida. Join us and learn the basics for your new apiary adventure!

This workshop will teach you about:

  • Beekeeping Laws and Regulations in Florida
  • Common Beekeeping Tools
  • The Biology and Common Diseases
  • How to start as a beekeeper
  • Live demonstrations
  • And more

Instructors:

  • Luis O. Rodriguez, UF/IFAS Extension, Polk County.
  • Jonael Bosques, UF/IFAS Extension, Hardee County.

Note:

  • Please wear closed shoes, long pants, and long sleeves for the workshop.
  • Lunch will be included.

For more information please contact the organizer at:

863-519-1049 or lrodriguezrosado@ufl.edu

The University of Florida is an Equal-Opportunity Institution

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