Beekeeping Class · August 8–9, 2026 · Blacksburg, Virginia
Presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension at Virginia Tech, this two-day practical workshop covers hive management, swarm prevention, honey extraction, and marketing local honey. Hands-on time in demonstration apiaries on campus. Ideal for beginning and intermediate beekeepers across the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge region.
Type: Beekeeping Class
Date: August 8–9, 2026
Location: 150 Ag Quad Lane, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
Official website: Virginia Cooperative Extension Honey Bee Farming Workshop
Beekeeping classes provide hands-on instruction for beginners and advanced beekeepers, covering hive inspection, seasonal management, and honey harvesting techniques.
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