The Central Valley Beekeepers Association announces its annual Introductory Beekeeping Class. The Introduction to Beekeeping class provides an in depth overview of beekeeping practices. The class will be held on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 from 9 AM to 4 PM. This all-day class provides in-depth information for beginning beekeepers, and includes a live demonstration, showing how to open and examine a hive. Course Topics: History & Importance of Bees The Colony Products of the Hive Honey, wax, pollen and propolis Apiary Locations & Pollination Beekeeping Equipment Obtaining Bees Swarms, nucs, full colonies Seasonal Management of Honey Bee Colonies Pests, Predators,...

Our 2025 Beginning Beekeeping class, Saturday, March 8th, was a huge success. If you are still interested in learning about beekeeping, we are compiling a waiting list for consideration of a second class later this Spring. This all-day class provides in-depth information for beginning beekeepers, and includes a live demonstration, showing how to open and examine a hive. Course Topics: History & Importance of Bees The Colony Products of the Hive Honey, wax, pollen and propolis Apiary Locations & Pollination Beekeeping Equipment Obtaining Bees Swarms, nucs, full colonies Seasonal Management of Honey Bee Colonies Pests, Predators, and Diseases Nosema, Varroa...