Arkansas Beekeepers Association Summer Short Course

Beekeeping Class · June 12–13, 2027 · Little Rock, Arkansas

The Arkansas Beekeepers Association's summer short course provides hands-on beekeeping education at a working apiary in the Arkansas River Valley. Arkansas' diverse flora — from Ozark Mountains to Delta bottomlands — produces outstanding tulip poplar, white Dutch clover, persimmon, and cotton honeys. Features live hive inspections, queen-rearing demonstrations, honey extraction, and tastings of Arkansas' regional varietal honeys.

Event Details

Type: Beekeeping Class
Date: June 12–13, 2027
Location: University of Arkansas Extension Center, 2301 S University Ave, Little Rock, Arkansas

Official website: Arkansas Beekeepers Association Summer Short Course

What to Expect

Beekeeping classes provide hands-on instruction for beginners and advanced beekeepers, covering hive inspection, seasonal management, and honey harvesting techniques.

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