Agenda

Welcome and overview

• Why are we here today
• Why are pollinators important

 

The wonderous world of honey bees

• The life cycle of a honey bee (queens, workers, and drones)
• How is the hive organized
• The special role of Honey Bees for the environment and agriculture. A great example is the movement of hives to the California Almond fields

 

Setting up an apiary

• The different parts of the hive
• Choosing a location
• How to install a package of bees

 

Necessary equipment and safety gear

• Basic tools needed: smoker, hive tool, beebrush, suit, veil and gloves
• If I handle them gently, Do I need all of this stuff?

 

Inspecting the hive

• The importance and timing of visits to the hive
• Opening the hive and checking for signs of health
• Common issues and how to deal with them

 

Harvesting honey

• The fun part – harvesting honey
• What should you expect in the first and following years?
• Equipment needed to extract and bottle honey
• What is honey worth?

 

Wrap-up

• Local  restrictions and regulations
• Where do we go from here – classes, clubs, mentorship, and other resources

 

Q & A

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www.nemnba.org/itb-07-2024

email: jcharnes@gmail.com