"Certified Beekeepers"

deWayne and I recently completed our University of Georgia Certification in Beekeeping held at Young Harris College in North Georgia.

CERTIFIED BEEKEEPER'S

REQUIREMENTS

•Must have had beekeeping experience prior to the Institute.

•Must pass a written and practical test.

•The practical test includes being able to:

◦describe the parts of a beehive;

◦light and properly use a smoker;

◦recognize the various stages of brood, different castes of bees, and find or at least describe the queen;

◦differentiate between brood, pollen, capped honey;

◦recognize propolis and describe its functions; and

◦describe the layout of a brood nest, i.e., placement of honey, pollen and brood.

•The written test includes materials covered during Institute lectures and labs, as well as outside readings.

Official text for the program is the 2007 edition of First Lessons in Beekeeping, Dadant & Sons.

deWayne and I intend to further our education through the University of Georgia until we reach the highest Degree of Master Craftsman Beekeeper. 

Faith Jaudon