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Beekeeping => General Beekeeping => Topic started by: Zweefer on March 05, 2022, 12:31:52 pm

Title: Beekeeping 101 class at local nature preserve
Post by: Zweefer on March 05, 2022, 12:31:52 pm

I was fortunate enough to help over 40 new beekeepers learn the basics of beekeeping!

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Title: Re: Beekeeping 101 class at local nature preserve
Post by: Bakersdozen on March 06, 2022, 09:07:53 am

Good job, Zweefer.  I am an advocate for passing it on.  The failure rate for new beekeepers is high. 
Regarding the agenda, is "Health" referring to honey bee health or beekeeper health?

Title: Re: Beekeeping 101 class at local nature preserve
Post by: Zweefer on March 06, 2022, 09:09:59 am

Honeybee health. Our health in terms of injury prevention (hydration in heat, lifting boxes properly, never climb ladders for swarms by self etc) is covered in first aid.

Everything after 2:00 is more of a primer for the 102 and 103 class we teach.  Each of those topics we discuss in much more detail then.


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Title: Re: Beekeeping 101 class at local nature preserve
Post by: Zweefer on March 06, 2022, 09:11:03 am

All in all it was a good day. Some good feedback on the exit surveys, so changes will be made for next year.  Now to prep for the 102.


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Title: Re: Beekeeping 101 class at local nature preserve
Post by: The15thMember on March 07, 2022, 02:16:02 pm

Awesome!  How many of those 40 do you anticipate will stick it out and last for more than a year or two?

Title: Re: Beekeeping 101 class at local nature preserve
Post by: Bakersdozen on March 07, 2022, 06:29:12 pm

We had a Beginners Class at the end of January.  At the end of February we did a Year 2 and Beyond. 

Title: Re: Beekeeping 101 class at local nature preserve
Post by: Zweefer on March 07, 2022, 06:59:19 pm

Quote from: The15thMember on March 07, 2022, 02:16:02 pm

Awesome!  How many of those 40 do you anticipate will stick it out and last for more than a year or two?

Traditionally there will be 10 or so that will last (25%).


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Title: Re: Beekeeping 101 class at local nature preserve
Post by: Bakersdozen on March 08, 2022, 09:49:58 am

I don't want to go off topic, but... The 15th Member's question about retention got me to thinking.  Does anyone do a follow up to see how many beginners are still beekeeping in 5 years? Also, what do they wish they had known before taking the beekeeping plunge?  That would be interesting.

Title: Re: Beekeeping 101 class at local nature preserve
Post by: Zweefer on March 14, 2022, 10:37:45 pm

I think I will add this to our annual survey for the local association.  thanks Bakers!