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Beginning Beekeeper Week One
Chapter 1 – Bee Hives, Protective Clothing, Tools, and Site (pg. 8-19)
This chapter describes the most common types of hives, options for protective clothing, the most commonly used tools, and selecting a location for the apiary. An example of a bee log or journal is also discussed along with the importance of recording information about each hive.
Chapter One Video
Please read chapter 1 as well as review the video and other material for this chapter. Please feel free to leave comments or ask questions during the Q&A time on the Zoom Meeting. The test will be posted following the review.
Chapter 3 – Supplemental Feed (pg. 30-33)
The importance of providing supplemental feed at certain times is one of the topics that a beginning beekeeper has the most questions about. Since one of the times when supplemental feed is necessary is when package bees arrive in the early spring, the beginning beekeeper needs to be ready to feed their bees. This chapter discusses what kinds of feeders are available to use, what kind of feed to supply when to provide supplemental feed, and how to know if supplemental feed is necessary.
Chapter Three Video
Please read chapter 3 as well as review the video and other material for this chapter. Please feel free to leave comments or ask questions during the Q&A time on the Zoom Meeting. . The test will be posted following the review.
Chapter Review
There will be a chapter review on Zoom before testing at 10:30 am
Mar 09, 2024, click the link to join or call in.
or
By Phone at +1 253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 846 8587 5262
Passcode: 900001
Passcode: 900001
Chapter Test
You will have 2 hours to complete the test and a score of at least 80% must be obtained to pass. Click the link below to start the test. After you receive your test scores we will have to manually correct some questions. (Don’t Panic!!!)