Preparing for Bees: New Hives and Hive Expansion
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Our state apiarist, Keith Tignor, will present a classroom lecture, followed by a hands-on, prerecorded demonstration at the VSU apiary. This workshop is designed for those interested in getting started in beekeeping and beginning beekeepers with less than 5 years experience. Topics will inlcude bee ecology, hive components and construction, beekeeping equipment, bee nucs, bee packages, feeding and caring for bees, integrated pest management and colony collapse disorder.
For more information, contact Small Farm Outreach agent Tracy Porter at (804) 481-2566 or tporter@vsu.edu.
YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM MEETING LINK IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A LINK, PLEASE EMAIL smallfarm@vsu.edu
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.