Bee Keeping Workshops

July 24, 25, 26, 2017Ochiltree County Expo Center

Perryton, Tx$10.00 per person

Attend one, two or all three sessions

Topics Covered

Day 1- 8:30 - 12 PM, Monday, July 24,2017 Benefits of Bees in our Environment Benefits of Bees to Farmers Roles of Different Bees in Hives Bee Lifecycles Bee Research USDA/NRCS Beekeeping Enhancement Programs

Day 2- 8:30 - 12 PM, Tuesday, July 25,2017 Intro to Beekeeping Hive Assembly and Identification Bee Anatomy and Lifecycle Where to buy bees and how to place them Using various tools to check hives Pest Management

Day 3- 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 26,2017 Site Visit Hive Setup Splitting Hives

For more information contact Ochiltree County Extension AgentScott Strawn @ 806-435-4501“Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, nationalorigin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.”The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.If you need and interpreter, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations to access this program, activity or service, please contact the program coordinator.