Master Beekeeper Program

Announcing a New Date for Apprentice Beekeeper Training and Examination

October 30, 2008
Florida Farm Bureau
Federation, 5700 SW 34th Street
Gainesville, Florida

 

The University of Florida Master Beekeeper Program (UFMBP) announces a new opportunity for Florida Beekeepers to achieve the rank of Apprentice Beekeeper. On, October 30, 2008, the day before the FSBA Annual Convention, we will host training and examinations for only the Apprentice Beekeeper Level. To become an Apprentice Beekeeper — the entry level to the program — one must be a registered Florida beekeeper at the time of the exam and have owned at least one colony of bees for at least one year.


Further, the successful candidate must score 70% or higher on both a written and practical examination offered October 30, 2008. Training for the examinations is offered the morning of October 30, 2008, but this training is not comprehensive. As such, we include this link to a suggested reading list. We highly recommend that you review at least one of the books on the reading list, as it would better prepare you for the examinations.

 

Training and Examination Agenda
October 30, 2008

7:30 – 8:00
8:00 – 8:45
8:45 – 9:30
9:30 – 9:45
9:45 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:00
11:00 – 12:00
12:00 – 2:00
2:00 – 4:00
4:00 – 7:00
7:00 – 9:00

Registration
Honey Bee Biology
Beekeeping Equipment
Break
Honey Production/Products of the Hive/Pollination
Keeping Honey Bees in Florida
Honey Bee Diseases/Pests/Disorders
Lunch (on your own) and Study Time
Practical Examinations*
Supper (on your own) and Study Time
Written Examination

*candidates will work live bee colonies: bring bee veil

 


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Contact
  • Michael O'Malley
    Honey Bee Research
     & Extension Lab (HBREL)
    University of Florida
     Entomology & Nematology
     Department
    PO Box 110620
    Bldg. 970 Natural Area Dr.
    Gainesville, FL  32611
    Phone: 392-1901 x189
    E-mail: omalleym@ufl.edu
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