Beekeeping Courses

Comprehensive Beekeeping Courses

This course is designed for those who wish to learn about the basics of honeybee biology, hive products, and the fundamentals of beekeeping. Suitable for beginners looking to become hobbyist beekeepers, backyard growers, or
commercial beekeepers.

DATES

May 5th from 9AM - 5PM
May 6th from 9AM - 5PM
1 Field Day in May (4 hours) -
Dependent on Weather

Course Total Length
20 Hours

Course Seat Capacity
15 people

Cost
$275.00 + GST
Course Outline

• Bee Biology and Colony Behaviour
• Year-Round Hive Management and Overwintering
• Building Beehives and Frames
• Proper use of Hive Equipment
• Hive Requeening, Swarm Control and Hive Splitting
• Plant and Crop Pollination
• Bee Nutrition and Hive Feeding
• Bee Disease and Pest Management
• Organic Beekeeping
• Harvesting Honey, Propolis, Bee Pollen and Beeswax
• Pharmacological Properties and Uses of Honey Bee Products
• Beekeeping Expenses and Revenue Opportunities

Additional Information
Price includes the textbook “Beekeeping in Western Canada”
Course registration fee is refundable 30 days prior to course date

Advanced Beekeeping Course

This course is designed for those who have completed the comprehensive beekeeping course and wish to further expand on skills. Suitable for novice beekeepers looking to learn advanced commercial beekeeping skills.

DATES
July 17th from 9am to 6pm

Course Total Length
9 Hours

Course Seat Capacity
15 people

Cost
$125.00 + GST
Course Outline

• Queen Bee Rearing
• Queen Selection and Breeding Program
• 2 Queen System Colonies
• Royal Jelly Production
• Comb Honey Production
• Bee Venom Collection
• Processing of Advanced Hive products (Bee Venom, Pollen, Propolis and Royal Jelly)     

Additional Information
• Price includes the course queen grafting tool
• Course registration fee is refundable 30 days prior to course date