Ohio State University Extension Beginning Beekeeping Short Course

Beekeeping Class · February 13–14, 2027 · Wooster, Ohio

Ohio State University's Agricultural Technical Institute presents its annual beginning beekeeping short course for prospective and first-year beekeepers. Two-day intensive covers colony biology, equipment selection, Varroa mite management, Ohio's spring nectar flows (tulip poplar, black locust, clover), and honey extraction. Taught by OSU Extension apiculture specialists with hands-on time in teaching hives. Pre-registration required; small class sizes.

Event Details

Type: Beekeeping Class
Date: February 13–14, 2027
Location: Ohio State University ATI, 1328 Dover Rd, Wooster, Ohio

Official website: Ohio State University Extension Beginning Beekeeping 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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