{"product_id":"advanced-beekeeping-in-mn-class","title":"Hands On Beekeeping Class 2026","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.faq-summary::after {\n  content: \"\";\n  width: 40px;\n  height: 40px;\n  background-image: url(\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/6071\/files\/bee-icon.svg?v=1729223641\");\n  background-size: contain;\n  background-repeat: no-repeat;\n  position: absolute;\n  right: 10px;\n  top: 50%;\n  transform: translateY(-50%);\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn Practical Beekeeping Skills With Our Hands On Beekeeping Class\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking a hands on beekeeping class with a seasoned beekeeper is the best way to learn firsthand how to assess a honeybee colonies health, potential and needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is designed with the backyard apiarist\/beekeeper in mind who has not successfully taken a hive of bees through winter yet but is open to anyone who would like to attend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is hands on and requires the participant to bring a bee suit, veil and gloves. See first hand the different stages of honeybee brood growth, swarm cells and queen rearing steps. Varroa Mite testing will be done on a hive as well. Bring your questions and bee problems to the class for discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"color: #c00000; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n  Please do not attend if you have a known allergy to bee stings.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; border: 2px solid #000; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"min-width: 90px; border: 2px solid #000; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n      JUL\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 38px; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n      18\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n      Saturday\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n      Hands On Beekeeping Class 2026\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1pm – 4pm\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ames Farm Bee Farm\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/2bSnenhbNQaRTujR6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2425 County Rd 127, Delano, MN 55328\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hands On Beekeeping Class 2026 covers a wide range of practical beekeeping topics designed to help backyard beekeepers better manage their colonies throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse topics include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrood Identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pests of the Honeybee\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSwarm Management\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYear Around Apiary Management\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQueen Bee Rearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHoney Production\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWinter Preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Attend Our Hands On Beekeeping Class?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning directly from experienced beekeepers in a working apiary provides valuable hands on experience that books and videos cannot fully replicate. This class allows participants to observe hive behavior firsthand, ask questions in real time, and better understand the practical skills needed to maintain healthy honeybee colonies throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Bring to the Hands On Beekeeping Class\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg class=\"icon-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/6071\/files\/step-one-icon.svg?v=1729197454\" alt=\"Bee Suit\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"h2-icon\"\u003eBring Protective Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis class is hands on and requires participants to bring a bee suit, veil, and gloves for working around active honeybee colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg class=\"icon-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/6071\/files\/step-two-icon.svg?v=1729197502\" alt=\"Questions and Discussion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"h2-icon\"\u003eBring Your Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eParticipants are encouraged to bring questions, hive concerns, and bee problems for open discussion during the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild Confidence Working With Honeybee Colonies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is especially helpful for newer backyard beekeepers who want a better understanding of hive management and what healthy colonies should look like throughout the season. Working directly with active hives gives participants the opportunity to observe colony behavior firsthand while learning practical beekeeping techniques used in a real working apiary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are preparing to take bees through winter for the first time, troubleshooting hive issues, or wanting to better understand brood development, swarm management, queen rearing, and hive health, this course provides valuable hands on experience alongside experienced beekeepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About the Hands On Beekeeping Class\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have additional questions about our hands on beekeeping class in 2026, feel free to call \u003ca href=\"tel:19529553348\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(952) 955-3348\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm or contact us through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amesfarm.mom\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eonline contact form\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  Who is this beekeeping class designed for?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThis course is designed with the backyard apiarist and beekeeper in mind who has not successfully taken a hive of bees through winter yet, but the class is open to anyone interested in attending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  Is this class hands on?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eYes. This is a hands on beekeeping class where participants will work around active hives and observe practical hive management techniques firsthand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  What should I bring to class?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eParticipants are required to bring a bee suit, veil, and gloves for working around honeybee colonies during the class. We also encourage you to bring a list of any questions you may have!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  Will Varroa Mite testing be demonstrated?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eYes. Varroa Mite testing will be performed on a hive during the class as part of the hands on learning experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  What topics are covered during the course?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eTopics include brood identification, disease and pests of the honeybee, swarm management, year around apiary management, queen bee rearing, honey production, and winter preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  When is the cancellation deadline?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThe class is non refundable after 7\/5\/26.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  Should I attend if I have a bee sting allergy?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eNo. Please do not attend the class if you have a known allergy to bee stings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ames Farm","offers":[{"title":"Class $115.00","offer_id":17848316613,"sku":"5051","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/6071\/products\/hands-on-mid-season-2022-beekeeping-class-960310.jpg?v=1636079342","url":"https:\/\/www.amesfarm.mom\/products\/advanced-beekeeping-in-mn-class","provider":"Ames Farm Single Source Honey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}