Desert Southwest Beekeeping Conference

Beekeeping Conference · February 6–7, 2027 · Tucson, Arizona

University of Arizona and Arizona Cooperative Extension host this regional beekeeping conference focused on the unique challenges and opportunities of desert beekeeping in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Desert biomes. Topics include Africanized honey bee management, drought forage planning, desert wildflower bloom cycles, and small-scale urban apiaries. Hands-on workshops at the UA Honey Bee Research Center.

Event Details

Type: Beekeeping Conference
Date: February 6–7, 2027
Location: 1140 E South Campus Drive, Tucson, Arizona

Official website: Desert Southwest Beekeeping Conference

What to Expect

Beekeeping conferences bring together researchers, commercial beekeepers, and hobbyists for presentations on colony management, pest control, and industry trends.

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