“MAY FARMS LLC”
Presents
“HANDS
ON INTRODUCTORY BEEKEEPING WORKSHOP”
During the past several
years, while teaching Introductory to Beekeeping classes, it has become explicitly clear that classroom
lectures, coupled with a single field trip to the bee yard does not adequately
prepare a new beekeeper to cope with all he or she will encounter in an
“Apiary”.
Therefore, we are offering
“Hands on Introductory Bee Keeping Workshops” at May Farms LLC in Greenville,
SC. Emphasis will be on providing experience for the new beekeeper while
applying the test proven method of Hands On Is The Best Teacher. Weather
conditions may cause revising Workshop dates, however currently the dates
selected for the workshops are:
June 2 & 16: July 7 & 21: August 4 & 18: September 1 & 15:
October 6 & 20
Minimum class size - 5 Maximum - 10
Each workshop will last from
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The workshop will consist of two (2) days, three (3) hours
each and will be priced at $75 total.
A bee veil, smoker, and hive
tool will be required. The text, “The Hive and The Honey Bee” ISBN number 0915698099 is suggested, but not required. A
notebook will be provided and
hand outs on each topic will be included.
The “Workshop” will consist
of a short lecture followed by a visit to the adjacent bee yard on each subject
matter. This Workshop is designed for the new beekeeper with little or no experience,
or for that experienced beekeeper who would like a refresher course on bee yard
management. Emphasis will be placed on proper analysis of various stages of
brood.
NOTE: Alternative dates will
be given for inclement weather.
A tentative Workshop Outline is as follows:
(This is subject to some revision)
I.
Brief History of
Beekeeping
II.
Importance of
Beekeeping
III.
Castes of Honey
Bee and Function of Each
IV.
Bee Keeping
Equipment
V.
Bee Activities
and Behavior
VI.
Thorough Physical
Examination of Hives in various stages of development
VII.
Diseases, Pests,
and Treatments (Including Microscopic Examination)
VIII.
Seasonal
Management
IX.
Hive increases
X.
Conclusion and
Summary
If you have any questions, please
let us hear from you. Please send your sign up request for the workshop and deposit made payable to May Farms, LLC to:
May Farms LLC, 100 Birnam Court,
Greenville, SC 29615
The Bee Whisperer
Ralph C. (Buddy) May Jr.
100 Birnam Court
Greenville, SC 29615
Cell: 864-430-0318
Email: buddy_may@bellsout.net
www.mayfarmsllc.com
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