WAUCHULA, Fla. — The UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County, in conjunction with UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, invites you to participate in our Beginner Beekeeping Workshop. This educational opportunity will be held on February 23, 2023, at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County office located at 507 Civic Center Drive, Wauchula, FL 33873 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
This program will provide participants with essential information to start their own apiary venture. We will be providing essential information on Florida beekeeping laws and regulations, bee biology, pests and diseases, common beekeeping tools, and how to start as a beekeeper. There will be a life demonstration of a hive inspection, among other learning opportunities. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Registration cost is: $15.00 per person and pre-registration is required by February 17, 2023.
To find out more and register for this program please call UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County at 863-773-2164 or access the following online site: https://tinyurl.com/2cfm3x54
–Jonael Bosques, UF/IFAS