This course is proctored by the Sustainable Beekeepers Guild of Michigan. Video content is provided by the University of Guelph Honey Bee Research Centre. If you find the content helpful, please consider a donation to UofG HERE.
This course will provide you with a robust knowledge of the first things one must know to start keeping honey bees. Lessons contain media, video, and other interactive content.
Becoming a beekeeper is a much bigger decision than most people think. If you are considering beekeeping to HELP the bees, we would like to encourage you to first consider this article at Michigan State University: Should you keep bees?
There are many different ways to keep bees. The key to being successful in your very first year will be to master the basics, understand the biology of the honey bees and their pests, and be proactive in your management strategies.