Mississippi State University Extension Honey Bee Field Day

Apiary Tour · July 11, 2026 · Starkville, Mississippi

Mississippi State University Beekeeping Extension hosts this annual summer field day at their apiary research site. Attendees observe queen rearing, honey extraction, and colony inspections led by MSU Extension apiculturists. Open to beginners and experienced beekeepers.

Event Details

Type: Apiary Tour
Date: July 11, 2026
Location: MSU Extension Apiary, 100 Old Main Dr, Starkville, Mississippi

Official website: Mississippi State University Extension Honey Bee Field Day

What to Expect

Apiary tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at working bee yards, with guided walks through hive operations and fresh honey sampling directly from the comb.

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