This is an online course offering an introduction to honey bee biology and basic approaches to beekeeping. The course will include: an overview of honeybee biology and the basic equipment and techniques necessary to be a successful beekeeper. The goal is for students to learn how to keep bees for the first year. We plan to update this instructional video series through out the year as we acquire footage and make new edits.

You get the complete beeping class with the instructional video including: 

• Access to the class video which includes great quick start information from the three types of bees to equipment requirements and authentic apiary visits to beehives so you can observe how Beekeeper Joe keeps the bees.

• A one page beekeeper calendar to help new beekeepers time their hive management in Western Pennsylvania

• Beginner equipment recommendations

• A certificate of completion upon passing the end of class quiz

• One year of email mentoring with an experienced beekeeper to help you get started

• We can help you select your beginner beekeeping equipment kit if you purchase through Country Barn Farm