We have our beginner classes as a "go at your own pace" class available so you can watch our pre-recorded class sessions from 2022 to take on your own schedule. When you register for the class, you will receive the links in your email afterwards to watch all 6 classes on your own time. Many have found this easier with their busier schedule to take it this way. If you want to get into keeping bees this year, this is the perfect class to start with as you still have time to order bees for this Spring.

About our Class:

Our Beginner Beekeeping Classes are taught by 2 Eastern Apiculture Society Master Beekeepers, Kimberly & Ben Carpenter and sometimes with guest speakers. Our classes are in depth and now online with power point presentations, videos and all the equipment for beekeeping that we'll be discussing. We do our best to go over everything we possibly can in the allotted time so that when you are done with the class you feel you are well equipped to start beekeeping on your own. Whether you're just starting out or haven't done kept bees in many years, this is the class for you. We not only go over how to get started but how to manage your hives your first year on into your second year.

ONLINE CLASSES- TAKE ON YOUR OWN SCHEDULE- PRE-RECORDED CLASSES

Class 1- The History of Beekeeping & Equipment Choices, Assembly and Costs for Starting Out

Class 2- Honey Bee Biology & Life Cycles

Class 3- Choosing the right type of bees and location for your hives

Class 4- Spring, Summer & Fall Management

Class 5- Pests and Diseases

Class 6- Value Added Products & Questions

Class Fee: $40 per household.

Registration: Choose which type of Registration you'd like: Just the registration for the online class or you register with beginner beekeeping books. Any books purchased with the class will be mailed prior to the class.

Please provide us with name, address, phone and email of those attending at time of payment.

Course Materials: The Beekeeping Basics Book by Penn State is not included unless purchased with your registration. 

Videos and many presentations covering a wide variety of beekeeping subjects for beginners. Some of the topics to be covered will be:

Honey Bee Biology & Life Cycles
The History of Beekeeping & Equipment Choices & Assembly and Costs for Starting Out
Equipment Choices & Assembly and Costs for Starting Out
Choosing the right type of bees and location for your hives
Spring, Summer & Fall Management
Pests and Diseases
Value Added Products
Extracting and more....

In person classes are not available at this time.

Payments non-refundable two weeks prior to the scheduled class. 

In Person Class Reviews-

"Class act, super friendly, and always willing to help!"- Frank- Webster, NY

"Great beginner class to make me feel comfortable getting started. Ben & Kim are very experienced and knowledgeable, and I love that they offer continued support, saying to call them about pretty much anything. Thank you!" Lindsey & Nick- Geneva, NY

"Great class presenters and passionate and highly informative. Thank you!"- Laurie- Keuka Park, NY

"2nd year beekeeper, the class answered a lot of questions I had."- Lew- Lackawana, NY

"They are very knowledgeable and nice. The class is a great foundation to start keeping bees- very honest/ real picture of the situation."- Hanna- Penn Yan, NY

"Would highly recommend this for the novice."- Molly Tyson- Auburn, NY

"Great Class, Extremely informative! Excellent Presentation." - Mary Ellen- NY

"Lots of good info. Professional speaker & class was good length. Enough breaks, yummy food- really excited that it was catered by Wegmans :-) "- Anonymous

"Well presented, very knowledgeable instructor. Second year for me. Was very adequate and helped answer questions I had based on my 1st year experience."- Bob Tessier- Sandy Creek, NY.

"This is our second time taking this class as a refresher. We appreciate all the info. :-) " Anonymous