Beekeeping for beginners will cover the basics needed to start your first hives.
Topics will include:
Equipment setup including Langstroth, Top Bar, and Warre
How and where to purchase your first two hives
Hive management
Pests and diseases
Hands-on: “Looking in a hive”
Questions and discussion
Please bring protective equipment if available to you. If you are not interested in looking at a hive up close an observation hive will be available.
Date: Saturday, August 26th
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Ages: All Ages
Location: Wild Comb Apiary (S2206 County Road S, Westby, WI 54667)
Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines
Supporter Level Ticket: $65
Sustainer Level Ticket: $50
Supported Level Ticket: $35
Instructor Bio - Jordan Bendel
Jordan has been keeping bees for over 25 years in the driftless region. He has experienced many facets of the beekeeping industry and experimented with a variety of beekeeping techniques. He currently runs a migratory beekeeping operation focused on queen and nucleus production.