PUTNAM CO., N.Y. — The Center for the Advancement of Apiculture in conjunction with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam located at Tilly Foster Farms presents: 5-Part Apiculture Course 2022.
Classes are open to beekeepers of all levels, including those looking to start or brush up on their skills. Advanced beekeepers are welcome too — we assure you that you will learn something new. Classes can be taken individually for $125/class or as a 5-part package for $525 ($100 savings).
Part 01:Â The Early Spring Intensive
What it is: The bees have made it through the winter and now have their sights set on gathering nectar and raising more bees.
What it is:Â Managing for the Honey flow, swarm prevention, and strategies for the season.
What it is:Â Assessment of colonies, removing honey, re-queening, and hive inspection.
Part 04:Â Honey Removal, Mid-Season Health, Mites, Critical Inspections
What it is:Â We will be focusing on honey harvesting, processing, and bottling.
What it is:Â How to feed, when to feed, why we feed, and what we feed.
For more details on this class visit: www.beecenter.org/programs
–Cornell Cooperative Extension Putnam County
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