Dr. Deborah Delaney, assistant professor and extension specialist, will be a presenter at a “Beekeeping 101″ workshop offered on Saturday, January 12 from 8am-4pm at Delaware State University’s Research and Outreach Center in Smyrna, Delaware.
Sponsored by the Delaware Beekeepers Association and Delaware State University’s Small Farms Program, this one-day course is a great intensive learning opportunity for anyone interested in the art and science of beekeeping. For more information or to register, contact Bill Leitzinger at e-mail – DEBeekeepers@gm
The cost for the workshop is $50 and includes lunch, a one year membership in the Delaware Beekeepers Association (a $20 value), handouts for each topic covered, and the popular beginning beekeeping book “The Backyard Beekeeper” by Kim Flottum, editor of Bee Culture magazine (list price $24.99). Married couples/life partners are welcome to both attend – and only pay for one person. (Only one book will be given out per family/couple who attend.)
Other workshop presenters include:
- Bill Leitzinger, President, Delaware Beekeepers Association
- Robert Mitchell, State Apiarist, Delaware Department of Agriculture
- David Carter, Backyard Beekeeper & Experienced in Woodworking
AGENDA
8:00 Registration & Networking – Muffins, donuts, fruit, coffee, tea, juice, etc…
8:30 “Why Beekeeping is a Great Hobby”
8:45 “Essential Beekeeping Equipment”
9:45 BREAK
10:00 “Hive Management in the First Year of Beekeeping”
10:45 “Flowering Plants Important to Honey Bees”
11:30 “Inspecting, Feeding, & Placement of Your New Hives”
12:00 Lunch – sandwiches, fruit, dessert, & drinks provided
12:45 “The Secret Life of Honey Bees”
1:45 “Identifying Honey Bee Diseases & Pests”
2:30 BREAK
2:45 “Integrated Pest Management”
3:30 “Ask the Beekeeping Experts” – Panel of Beekeeping Experts
4:00 ADJOURN
DIRECTIONS: From Route 1 – Get off at the South Smyrna Exit. Turn right onto Rt. 13 North. At the next light, turn right onto Smyrna-Leipsic Road. Go ½ mile, see sign on right for Delaware State University – Smyrna Research & Outreach Center. (look for yellow “BEE MEETING” signs). The snow date is Saturday, January 19th.
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