BOONE, Iowa — Beekeeping has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years as more people purchase hives for their homes and farms. Zack Koopman, ISU Agriculture Specialist, will lead a two-hour ‘Beekeeping Basics’ course designed to introduce the fundamentals of beekeeping and help attendees decide if this hobby is right for them.
“Bees are one of the most incredible creatures on the planet,” said Koopman. ” The more you learn about this complex insect beyond their great tasting honey the more fascinated you will become.”
Beekeeping can be a fascinating hobby, a profitable side venture, or a full-time occupation. You may want to keep bees for the delicious fresh honey they produce, for the benefits of their valuable services as pollinators, or perhaps simply for the enjoyment of learning more about one of nature’s most interesting insects.
The class will be on March 1, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Boone County Extension office, 1327 SE Marshall Street in Boone. Please pre-register by Feb 27th by visiting this link: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/boone/bees. Space is limited, so preregistration is requested for this free program.
— Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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