Beginning Beekeeping Course

This six-week series presents introductory information on biology, behavior and management of
honey bee colonies, including pollination behavior and simple honey processing. Combination
of off-site PowerPoint lectures, supportive video, suggested URLs with additional information
and Question & other written and web-based sources. Dr. James E. Tew, Beekeeping Specialist,
Alabama Cooperative Extension System, will be the primary instructor.

Course Schedule

Date Time Location Topic

Tuesday 6:00 pm8:00 First Meeting ONLY Introduction to Beekeeping

February 7, 2017 pm Morgan County Extension Office Dr. James Tew will deliver this lecture
3120 Hwy 36 West live
Hartselle, AL 35640

Tuesday 6:00 pm8:00 Biology & Behavior of Honey Bees

February 14, 2017 pm Remaining lectures by Dr. Tew
will be a live simulcast broadcast
Tuesday 6:00 pm8:00 at the: Beehive Components & Related
February 21, 2017 pm Equipment
North Alabama Agriplex
1714 Tally Ho Street SW
Tuesday 6:00 pm8:00 Cullman, AL 35055 Seasonal Management
February 28, 2017 pm
Local beekeepers will be available
Tuesday 6:00 pm8:00 to answer questions after the Harvesting & Processing Hive Products
March 7, 2017 pm lecture.

Tuesday 6:00 pm8:00 Honey Bee Diseases & Pests and their
March 14, 2017 pm Control

Beekeeping Course Registration Form

February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and March 7th & 14th, 2017
The cost of the six-week course will be $50 per person (includes materials & refreshments).
Course limited to first 40 paid participants due to space restrictions.
Name: Mailing Address or Email Phone Number

Mail or bring payment to:

Cullman County Extension Office Total Amount
402 Arnold Street NE Suite G-1 Enclosed:
Cullman, AL 35055 $_______________
256-737-9386 ________

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal
opportunity educator and employer. Everyone is welcome! www.aces.edu