Monday, November 30, 2015

Beekeeping 101



Beekeeping 101: What’s the Buzz?
December 10, 2015
Travis County Extension Office
 1600 B. Smith Rd.

Austin, TX 78721


$15  made payable at the door by check only, no cash policy.

Seating is limited, RSVP by Dec. 9th at 2 PM to sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu



4:45-5:30    Registration

5:30-5:35    Welcome

5:35-6:25    Honey Bee Biology & Behavior

6:25-7:10    How to Get Started: Beekeeping Equipment Essentials
 
7:10-7:15    Break

7:15-8:00    Buying Bees, Installation & Basic Set-up
                        Where Do I Get Bees?

8:00-8:45    Annual Management

8:45-8:55    Ag Land Tax Valuation for Honeybees                                
 
8:55-9:00    Evaluation & Wrap Up

The program will be co-presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Master Volunteers.          

Questions?  Call 512-854-9610 or 512-581-7186

Person with disabilities who plan to attend meetings or functions who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Travis County at (512) 854-9610 two days prior to the event so that appropriate arrangements can be made.  Educational programs of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, disability, age or national origin.  The Texas A&M University System, U. S. Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.