Bee College
SAVE THE DATES: The 2010 Bee College will be held in St. Augustine, FL, March 12 - 13
Click here for the 2010 tentative Bee College Schedule. Schedule is subject to change. A formal schedule will be posted online as well as included in the next issue of the Melitto Files.
This years keynote speaker will be Dr. David De Jong! Dr. De Jong is a professor of Genetics at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. He is a specialist in Africanized bee management, biology and behavior and is also well known for his research on bee pathology, especially Varroa. David helped initiate the Cornell Master Beekeepers program while studying apiculture with Roger Morse at Cornell in the 1970s. Dr. De Jong has also studied many of South America's stingless bees, and will presenting a stingless bee class at the Bee College this year.
We have over 20 speakers lined up this year! Speaker bios, class schedules, and registration forms will be posted in December. Remember to check back!
PCO and First Responder Training
The 2009 Bee College proudly offered African bee training for Pest Control Operators and First Responders. Over 50 people participated in this training! As a result, we are offering training again in 2010.
2010 Bee College Pest Control Operator Training Flyer...
2010 Bee College First Responder Training Flyer...
The 2009 Bee College recently took place this past March. We had over 200 participants at this year's event.
Bee College and Honey Judging Information
The most extensive honey bee educational event in the state of Florida is back! Read about the 2009 Bee College and find out about our Welsh Honey Judging program. This past year, Robert Brewer (renowned Welsh Honey Judge) "crowned" over 10 Welsh Honey Judges. Now, Florida has a number of qualified honey judges who can (1) help you start quality honey shows in your area, (2) judge honey shows for you, and (3) serve as a wealth of inforrmation on honey quality and standards. Please take advantage of this great resource! Oral examinations will be provided at the 2010 bee college for those judges that have completed all previous requirements.
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Bee College Honey Show
Competition was steep at the second annual Bee College Honey Show. We had a number of entries ranging from Beeswax to bee art, extracted honey, chunk honey, and mead. Recipients of 1st place awards in any of the honey categories can now claim they have the best honey in Florida!
Schedules
For samples of of the 2009 Bee College schedule of workshops, please see the below information.
Friday's Schedule...
Saturday's Schedule...
Speaker Bios
Read bios about each of the Bee College presenters from the 2009 Bee College.
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2008 Bee College
The 2008 Bee College was held in March 2008, see below for details:
- Beginners Track
- Experienced Track
- Speaker Notes & Handouts from 2008 Bee College
- 2008 Photos
- "Sam Champion: Dares to Be a Human Beehive" (Good Morning America visits the Bee College). Read Article and view Video.
The Bee College is not part of the Master Beekeeper Program — they are separate entities with separate purposes.
