Hands On BeeKeeping Workshops

                                                                                         “MAY FARMS LLC”

 Presents

“HANDS ON INTRODUCTORY BEEKEEPING WORK SHOP”

During the past several years, while teaching Introductory Beekeeping classes,  it has become explicitly clear that class room lectures, coupled with a single field trip to the bee yard do 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 new beekeepers while applying the test proven methods of Hands On - Is The Best Teacher. Weather conditions may cause revising workshop dates. Currently, the dates selected for the workshops are:

          June 2 & 16:  July 7 & 21:  August 4 & 18:  September 1 & 15:  October 6 & 20

The minimum class size will be 5; the maximum will be 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 note book 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 the experienced beekeeper who would like a refresher course on bee yard management. Emphasis will be placed on proper analysis of various stages of brood. 

Alternative dates will be given for inclement weather.

 A tentative workshop outline is as follows: (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 developement

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 and mail 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

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In conclusion:
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