Melitto Files - Latest Edition

Our April - June issue of the Melitto Files is online. Topics covered in this edition include: Small Hive Beetle: Designed for Destruction, The Cape Honey Bee, as well as The Dance Language of Bees written by Ryan Cutts, a 17-year-old 4-H'er from Chipley, Florida who recently won 1st Place in this year's 4-H contest. His essay has been entered into the national running. Congratulations Ryan for an excellent essay!

2009 Bee College Program!

The 2009 Bee College was held on 20-21 March 2009 at the UF Whitney Labs in St. Augustine, FL. With over 200 participants in this year's Bee College, it was a huge success!
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Advanced & Apprentice Exams

On Thursday 19 March 2009, we hosted training and exams for the Advanced and Apprentice level of the Master Beekeeper Program. We are pleased to announce that we have over 20 new Apprentice Beekeepers in the Master Beekeeper Program. Also, this year over 20 Apprentice Beekeepers from last year's Bee College passed their examinations and achieved their Advanced Beekeeper status. Quite an accomplishment!
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Honey Bee Modules for Advanced Level of Master Beekeeper Program

The modules required to attain the Advanced Beekeeper level in the Florida Master Beekeeper Program are now online. There are six required modules; five are currently available, and the remaining module will be online shortly.
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