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Beekeeping for Beginners School


PCBA members teach a practical Beekeeping course in the Winter/Spring of every year. If you are serious and are willing to take on an exciting challenge we can teach you what you need to know to become an active member and practitioner in the beekeeping community in Plymouth County. If you have the interest we have the time and experience to instruct you.


Don’t hesitate – you know that you have always wanted to do something like this!

The classes are held at the Plymouth County Agricultural Extension Center at 266  High St. in Hanson, Massachusetts 02341
 
 
2010 Winter/Spring Schedule

JANUARY
  • Introduction to Beekeeping
  • How to get started
  • Equipment sources, Internet links

 


FEBRUARY

  • The Honeybee - their life cycle and colony organization
  • Woodenware (Hives) - Sources and Assembly

 


MARCH
  • Hive Management, Spring/Summer
  • Hive Management, Fall/ Winter
  • Nectar Sources and Local Honey Sources
  • Diseases and Pests of the Honeybee

APRIL
  • Installation of new honeybees into the hive
  • Extracting honey from the hive
  • Honey and wax products