An Exciting Learning Opportunity for Existing and Intermediate Beekeepers
NC STATE UNIVERSITY APICULTURE PROGRAM + YOUR LOCAL NC EXTENSION OFFICE
PRESENT
Video + Live Lectures from Dr. David R. Tarpy and Colleagues
Hands-On Demonstrations and Certificate of Completion
Live Question and Answer Sessions
The Perfect Prep Opportunity for the Journeyman Beekeepers Exam!
BEES Academy 2023
'Intermediate' BEES Academy
Lenoir
Caldwell County Extension Center
120 Hospital Avenue
Lenoir, North Carolina
Tentative dates:
Friday, August 25th & Saturday August 26th, 2023
(see tentative agenda below)
'Intermediate' BEES Academy
Barco
Currituck County Extension Center
120 Community Way, Barco, NC 27917
Tentative dates:
Friday, October 27th & Saturday October 28th, 2023
(see tentative agenda below)
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PRICING AND REGISTRATION:
2-days: $175
PER
PERSON
THE PRICE OF REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Lunch and Snacks
BEES Academy T-Shirt
Handouts and Lecture Notes
DAY 1
* Different offerings will have slightly different content based on local interests and resources.
The specific agendas for each location will be available in the registration process for that event.
'Intermediate' BEES Academy
DEFAULT LECTURE AGENDA*
HONEY BEE
BIOLOGY
HONEY BEE
MANAGEMENT
10:00 am
10:15 am
10:45 am
10:55 am
11:00 am
11:30 am
11:50 am
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
1:50 pm
1:55 pm
2:55 pm
3:25 pm
3:30 pm
4:45 pm
5:30 pm
Introduction
Development and Anatomy (30 mins)
Question and Answer Discussion
Break
Division of Labor and Bee Behavior (30 mins)
Question and Answer Discussion
Lunch (1:10)
Queens, Drones, and Mating (30 mins)
Question and Answer Discussion
Break
Diseases, Parasites, and Disorders (60 mins)
Question and Answer Discussion
Break
Advanced Management (75 mins)
Question and Answer Discussion
Convene
Recorded Video Lecture (Dr. David Tarpy)
Live Lecture (Dr. David Tarpy)
Recorded Video Lecture (Dr. David Tarpy)
Recorded Video Lecture (Dr. David Tarpy)
Live Lecture (Dr. David Tarpy)
DAY 2
HONEY BEE
MANAGEMENT
HONEY BEE
INDUSTRY
8:30 am
9:30 am
9:45 am
10:00 am
10:45 am
11:00 am
11:15 am
11:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
3:30 pm
Varroa Management (60 mins)
Question and Answer Discussion
Break
Pollinator plants (45 mins)
Question and Answer Discussion
Break
Africanized Honey Bees (30 mins)
Question and Answer Discussion
Lunch
Hands-On Demonstrations (30 mins per station)
Station 1 - Stinging insects
Station 2 - Tools of the trade
Station 3 - Bee diseases
Station 4 - Varroa Mite Monitoring
Station 5 - Nutrition and pollen patties
Wrap Up and Certificates
Live Lecture (Dr. David Tarpy)
Live Lecture (Debbie Roos)
Recorded Video Lecture (Dr. David Tarpy)
NCSU Apiculture Program Members, NCDA&CS Apiary Inspectors, and Master Beekeepers