2010 BEGINNER BEEKEEPING SHORT COURSE

Davie County Beekeepers Association Mocksville, NC

Davie County Beekeepers Association will hold its Fourth Annual
Beginner Beekeeping Short Course starting in Feburary thru March. A Saturday Apiary Day will be held at the conclusion of classes where participants will have the opportunity to open hives and observe honeybee behavior first hand.
Instructor: Gregory Fariss, EAS Master Beekeeper, owner Peaceful Valley Honey, former Apiary Inspector (bee inspector) for Maryland Department of Agriculture.
When: Wednesday, Feburary 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. (five classes)
Where: Davie County EMS
114 Dr. Slate Dr. MAP IT
Mocksville, NC 27028
Course Fee: $25.00 non-members, $20.00 members*
CONTACT: SUSAN FARISS 336-998-2975
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE

Topics Will Include:
• Bee Biology
• Suitable Apiary Locations
• Bee Communication
• Bee Pests and Diseases
• Beekeeping Equipment
• Honey Extraction
• Beeswax Products such as candles and cosmetics.
• Apitherapy
• Plant Pollination
• And More!

FREE HIVE TO BE GIVEN AWAY TO TWO NEW BEEKEEPERS (BY DRAWING)
MUST ATTEND ALL FIVE CLASSES AND THE APIARY DAY TO BE ENTERED IN
THE DRAWING.

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