{"product_id":"spring-beekeeping-basics-course","title":"Beekeeping Class Minnesota Spring 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring is the best time to start a bee hive, and taking a beekeeping class is the best way to guaranteed success. \u003c\/span\u003eThe class is on Saturday 5\/2\/26 from  12:00- 3:30 pm at the Delano Community Room 140 Bridge Ave East, Delano MN 55328. Note: the class is on the second floor and free public street parking is widely available. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerms: class is non refundable after 4\/10\/2026. The course will be taught by Brian Fredericksen, owner and founder who established Ames Farm in 1994 and has kept honeybees for three decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is indoors and is designed to give you an overview of the following: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of Beekeeping \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoneybee Biology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBee Hive Equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pests of the Honeybee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Around Apiary Management \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen Bee Rearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoney Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eey Selling \u0026amp; Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of this 3.5 hour beginner beekeeping class , you will receive a handout of the course materials and references. Bee Hives and related beekeeping  equipment will be on hand for your inspection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the course a half hour will be available to discuss your equipment needs. There will be some bee supply catalogs available to look over. We recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mannlakeltd.com\" title=\"Mann Lake Beekeeping Supplies\"\u003eMann Lake\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dadant.com\" title=\"Dadant Beekeeping Supplies\"\u003eDadant \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/a\u003e as the two best beekeeping supply houses. Check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/10MONhwQDExyZMLfkA1hmAUEpcHbNts9OdT3yJs6qgak\/edit?usp=sharing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eBeekeepers Starter \u0026amp; Equipment Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003efor additional information. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy the class and add a starter hive called a nuc and save money. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bundle includes one of our 4 frame nucs we sell separately for $200 so you are saving $20 when you buy the bundle. Click \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amesfarm.mom\/products\/honeybees-4-frame-nuc?variant=31503377629245\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e for more info on the 4 frame nucs. Note nucs purchased as a bundle are available 5\/2\/26 for pickup \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo purchase the bundle select the option \u003cu\u003eBeekeeping Class and Nuc Bundle\u003c\/u\u003e in the pull down menu .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eQuestions? call \u003ca href=\"tel:(952)%20955-3348\"\u003e(952) 955-3348\u003c\/a\u003e 9am-4pm M-F or email us from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amesfarm.mom\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ames Farm","offers":[{"title":"Beekeeping Class 5\/2\/26","offer_id":41355814994092,"sku":"5050","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Beekeeping Class 5\/2\/26 \u0026 Nuc Bundle","offer_id":41355815059628,"sku":"5055","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/6071\/products\/beekeeping-in-minnesota-class-april-2022-143630.jpg?v=1636079329","url":"https:\/\/www.amesfarm.mom\/products\/spring-beekeeping-basics-course","provider":"Ames Farm Single Source Honey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}