This is the third in a series of courses that equip beekeepers at the hobby, sideliner, and commercial levels with the concepts, knowledge, and best management practices needed to pass the written, oral, and field components of Cornell University's Master Beekeeping Certificate. The Science and Art of Beekeeping. This is the second in a series of courses that equip beekeepers at the hobby, sideliner, and commercial levels with the concepts, knowledge, and best management practices needed to pass the written, oral, and field components of Cornell University's Master Beekeeping Certificate.
The Rewards and Contributions of Beekeeping. This is the fourth in a series of courses that equip beekeepers at the hobby, sideliner, and commercial levels with the concepts, knowledge, and best management practices needed to pass the written, oral, and field components of Cornell University's Master Beekeeping Certificate.
Cornell Master Beekeeping Exam Series. Components that will be evaluated include: A written examination demonstrating comprehension and application of knowledge learned in coursework. The written exam consists of multiple-choice, short-answer, and long-answer questions. Delivery of a minute oral presentation demonstrating applied knowledge of beekeeping and research beyond the information provided in the coursework.
Can be completed remotely using video conference technology or in person at Dyce Lab. Research topic must be approved by course instructor and the oral presentation must be accompanied by visual slides. An evaluation of fieldwork demonstrating application of effective management techniques learned in the coursework completed at Dyce Lab in the summer months.
Students will demonstrate these skills one-on-one with the instructor on Dyce Lab honey bee hives. Students are expected to bring their own protective gear. Thin medical gloves are permitted, but leather gloves are not. How It Works. Faculty Authors. Extension Outreach Assistant. Master Beekeeping. Extension Assistant. Senior Honey Bee Extension Associate. Key Course Takeaways. Discover More. Fill out the form below to download program information and connect with us.
Download a Brochure Not ready to enroll but want to learn more? Download the certificate brochure to review program details. Download Now. What You'll Earn. Start Now. Watch the Video. Learn from Cornell's top beekeeping experts. You may be scoffed at or ridiculed for your choice of hive designs or methods, but take comfort in the fact that a shift toward treatment-free, bee-friendly beekeeping is beginning, even among long-time traditional beekeepers.
Join a local beekeeping organization, even if they don't prefer your methods or beekeeping philosophy. Work to educate them on your methods and you may win a convert. There is also a lot to learn from long-time beekeepers despite some of their disinterest in top bar or Warre beekeeping. Honeybees are entirely behavior-dependent on the climate in which they live. Timing for beginning a hive will vary depending on your local climate and geography. Read widely and connect with local beekeepers and beekeeping groups specific to your area to learn how others have found success.
Here in the Pacific Northwest, the right time to start a hive is early spring between late March and early May. As the chance of frost lessens or stops, early flowers will appear, giving your bees the ability to collect nectar and pollen. We suggest using autumn and winter to do all of your research and planning. Once spring arrives, you will want to be completely prepared for your bees to arrive with all of your equipment ready and your hive in place on your property.
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