CJBA Beekeeping for the Bee-ginner (February)

  • February 19, 2023
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Ewing Township Municipal Building 2 Jake Garzio Drive West Trenton, NJ 08628
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Beekeeping for the Bee-ginner - February 2023

This 3 day course will cover all aspects of entry level beekeeping for the Hobbyist in NJ.  No prior knowledge of honey bees or beekeeping is required. 

Start 8:00 am. End approx 5:00 pm.
Class size is limited to 24 students.
NJBA scholarship is available, click for details.
Attendees must be at least 14 years of age.

Day 1 (Sun, Feb 19):

  • Beginning Beekeeping
  • Honey Bee Evolution
  • Bee Regulations
  • Bee Biology
  • Equipment and Assembly
  • Location and Products
  • Feeding
Day 2 (Sun, Feb 26):
  • Getting your bees
  • Packages and Nucs
  • Diseases and Pests
  • Pest Management
  • Bee Colony Management
  • Harvesting and Extracting

Day 3 (Sun, Mar 5):

  • Hands-on in the hive if the weather permits.

Book and hand outs will be provided.

No food, drink nor meals will be supplied, a refrigerator is available if you bring your own food.  Food establishments are within a few minutes drive.

$25 discount for active 4-H and FFA members; as well as Veteran's, verification required.  Enter the corresponding code: 4-H, FFA or Vet when registering.


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