Importance of Business Planning for Beekeeping
Outcomes Learners will have acquired an understanding of the foundational principles of business planning and gained the ability to recognize the relevance of business planning in the realm of beekeeping business. Key Takeaways There are many reasons why it is important to develop a business plan. Financing: If you have a business that […]
5 Questions When Inspecting Your Hive
Outcomes Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of hive inspection essentials. Key Takeaways Are you queen right? Is the brood pattern consistent? Is the queen being replaced? Is the colony increasing or decreasing in size? Are there signs of brood disease? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Beekeeping is an art that requires a keen eye and a […]
Ongoing Beekeeping Tasks
Outcomes Learners will have a comprehensive understanding of the year-round tasks necessary for successful beekeeping. Key Takeaways Beekeeping involves managing hives for honey production and immersing in the intricacies of nature. Successful year-round beekeeping requires adapting tasks to changing seasons. Seasonal preparation includes stocking up on feed, equipment, and medications. Regular hive inspections […]
Seasonal Beekeeping Tasks
Outcomes Learners will have a clear understanding of the essential seasonal tasks necessary for effective beekeeping. https://youtu.be/Hhi7KiXztBU Beekeeping is a fascinating and rewarding hobby or profession, but it’s not a set-it-and-forget-it endeavor. To successfully manage your apiary, you need to follow a set of essential seasonal tasks that cater to the needs of your […]
Seasonal Indicators for Beekeeping
Outcomes Learners will be able to identify key seasonal indicators in beekeeping, including flow, temperature, and climate. Key Takeaways Flow signifies the period when nature provides abundant food for bees; it varies by region and year. Recognizing local flora indicators of flow helps plan hive activities. Temperature plays a crucial role, affecting tasks […]
Beekeeping Regulations
Outcomes Learners will have a comprehensive understanding of the essential steps to navigate beekeeping regulations Key Takeaways Understanding Beekeeping Regulations: Beekeeping comes with responsibilities and varying regulations, whether you’re in urban or rural areas. Provincial and state apiculture offices oversee key regulations, including bee and equipment registration. Municipal regulations can impose hive placement […]
Flower Power: Land Reclamation with Bees in Mind
Outcomes Learners will be able to understand the critical role of pollinator habitats, including the significance of pollen and nectar for bee health and colony sustainability. Key Takeaways Importance of pollen: Pollen, unique to each flower, not only serves as a source of nutrition but also contributes to the honeybee immune system, fostering […]
Holistic Apiary Management With Bill Stagg
Outcomes Learners will have knowledge about natural beekeeping, including the significance of observing bees, allowing swarming, providing natural nutrition, and timing colony splits for successful apiary management. Key Takeaways Beekeepers can learn valuable insights from observing and studying the behavior of bees in their natural environment. Allowing bees to swarm is crucial for the […]
Darwinian Beekeeping with Dr. Tom Seeley
Outcomes Learners will understand the concept of Darwinian beekeeping and key guidelines for promoting a more natural and sustainable approach to beekeeping. Key PointsDarwinian beekeeping is an evolutionary approach that aims to let the bees use their own beekeeping skills fully. It aligns beekeeping methods with the natural history of honeybees, allowing them to […]
