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Beginner Class Information

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2021 Beginner Class Syllabus for Saturday

This year there is just one class, to be held on a series of Saturdays.  

The sessions are listed below.  Registration includes the class, a comprehensive 

reference book, and one year membership in MCBA.  


The classes for 2021 will be a combination of virtual and live presentations.

(Click to Register for the Class)


Saturday Dates


Saturday Session - Day 1   February 13,  10-1:00

  • Introduction to Beekeeping 
  • Beekeeping History in Medina 
  • Honey Bee Biology 
  • Types of Bees 
  • Where to get bees 


Saturday Session - Day 2   February 20,  10-1:00

  • Colony Location,Zoning 
  • Being a Good Neighbor 
  • Equipment - Boxes, Frames, Assembling, Tools, Smokers 
  • Inspecting your Hive 


Saturday Session - Day 3   February 27,  10-1:00 

  • What your Bees will Eat (Ohio Forage) 
  • Pests, Diseases, and Critters
  • Nosema and American Foulbrood
  • Control Options/Treatments


Saturday Session - Day 4   March 13,  10-!:00 

  • Assembling Equipment
  • Package Bee Installation
  • Mentor Availability
  • Varroa Destructor 


Saturday Session - Day 5   March 20,  10-1:00

  • Harvesting and Extracting Honey 
  • Marketing, Labels. and Hive products


Saturday Session - Day 6   June 12,  10-12:00  

  • Winterizing your Hive 
  • Q&A 


2021 Intermediate Class

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Saturday, TBA

MCBA Intermediate Class

 

Please check back shortly to view the agenda and details for this class.  We will post the topics and the speakers for the class.  Location will be as listed below.


Click here to Register.  (Will be active when the agenda is posted).



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