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Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
« Reply #20 on: November 03, 2015, 12:17:39 pm »
Can't be bothered. I know what I know. Nothing against Bee Master Courses and it is a good source of knowledge but if you read the Hive and the Honey Bee, and ABC XYZ,* of beekeeping and under stand most of it, you will be covered in the understanding of bees beekeeping and honey.
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Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
« Reply #21 on: November 03, 2015, 01:10:28 pm »
If you read those things,participate in the community by teaching and promoting bees and beekeeping, etc., all you have to do is take the tests in your spare time. I never took any courses, studied any materials for the master program, nor did any actions for the purpose of getting the designation. My normal beekeeping life gave me all the materials needed. I only had to submit them to the committee and received my certificate.
It's just nice to have and reflects well on your local club. It doesn't change the beekeeper that you are., good or bad.
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Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
« Reply #22 on: November 03, 2015, 04:42:26 pm »
They are offering a new course in Feb 15 to 19 in Kamloops which is about 100 miles away from home. In order to take the test to get the certificate you need to take the course. I don't have current pricing for this years course but in the bast buy the time you pay for the course food and lodging. 
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The Beemasters course is an advanced course that is offered in alternate years under the direction of the Provincial Apiculture Branch of the BC Ministry of Agriculture Food and Fisheries (BCMAFF).  Applicants are expected to have several years of beekeeping experience before making application. Selection of candidates for Beemaster designation is by the Provincial Apiculturist, Paul van Westendorp. The week long course is most often held at UBC and registration is limited. Candidates for Beemaster must pass a final exam with a high passing standard. The course is extremely interesting and presents detailed information about the science and art of apiculture; from colony management to the most recent advances in apiculture research.
It is necessary to register as early as possible if you wish to attend. Register by requesting to have your name added to the list of candidates with the Provincial Apiculturist through the BCMAFF (van Westendorp, Paul AGRI:EX <Paul.vanWestendorp@gov.bc.ca>)
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Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
« Reply #23 on: November 03, 2015, 05:04:19 pm »
WOW!

Ours is a 4 step program. Certified, journeyman, master, master craftsman. There is no cost, and can be stretched out over years.


http://www.ncbeekeepers.org/master-beekeeper-program

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Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
« Reply #24 on: November 03, 2015, 06:40:50 pm »
Iddee,
 Are you aware of such a program in Arkansas?
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Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
« Reply #25 on: November 03, 2015, 09:42:55 pm »
I'm not, but these folks would know.


http://arbeekeepers.org/events.html


Then there's the Eastern Apicultural Society program.


http://www.easternapiculture.org/master-beekeepers/certification.html
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Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
« Reply #26 on: November 03, 2015, 11:23:22 pm »
Thanks Iddee
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Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
« Reply #28 on: November 04, 2015, 07:01:48 pm »
thank you laurie!  swarm of bees !!!

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Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
« Reply #29 on: November 05, 2015, 11:18:07 am »
thank you laurie!  swarm of bees !!!

anyway, thanks for coming to WWB, i hope you enjoy it and i look forward to reading your posts!!! jump in, share what you have learned, ask questions, post pix etc!...... don't be shy! post away!

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Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
« Reply #30 on: November 07, 2015, 07:20:04 pm »
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Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
« Reply #31 on: November 08, 2015, 09:11:07 pm »
Howdy from central Texas Laurie.  the best thing I can say about beesource is I ran into Iddee over there.  got tossed oh some years back and now I come over here from time to time to check on Iddee and crowd.  very level and knowledgable crowd here with little in the way of excess ego to toss about.  just to let you know Iddee and I will come to arguing about lots of thins that are non bee related from time to time but on most things bee related we do normally see eye to eye.  need to check my map to see exactly where Amador County is located.