My advice would be to find someone who keeps bees and see if they would let you shadow them. People who keep bees understand their importance and would be more than willing to help. Other than that go to the library and grab some books about beekeeping. I recently read a book called "keeping bees" by Vivian Head and I thought it was very informative and an easy read. Good luck!
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Does anyone have any guidance as to a good place to start looking for some info on keeping bees?
I would also suggest you tube. You might shy away from the fat bee man (he is just obnoxious) but there are many great instructional vids out there. You also have access to a few beekeeping folks here.
A book I enjoyed very much is "The Backyard Beekeeper".
Last Edit: Jun 3, 2015 11:40:32 GMT -5 by histopicker
Check your library for magazines -- Bee Culture, I think it is called now? Articles & plenty of advertisements.
As mentioned, try to hook up with someone. An elderly Root dealer helped me. Are there bee supply dealers near you? If they can't help directly, they may be able to point you in the right direction.
Check with County Ag, or co-op extension, or what ever they are called in your area.
Their may even be a bee-keeping club, (of sorts) in your area.
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Long shot but -- Boy Scout Beekeeping Merit Badge Counselor? ...I were one back in the day. Do they even have a beekeeping merit badge anymore?
Post by put'n the dog on on Jun 3, 2015 20:00:13 GMT -5
Thanks for all the help guys. There is a farm a little ways from me. Just saw them moving some hives today. I think I'll stop this weekend and chat at him.
The German is like a willow. No matter which way you bend him, he will always take root again.
Thanks for all the help guys. There is a farm a little ways from me. Just saw them moving some hives today. I think I'll stop this weekend and chat at him.
That's how I got into it -- nothing beats tagging along with an experienced bee-keeper. Of course I also read a couple of books and websites and watched youtube vidoes; but the hands-on experience (and someone to phone in case of something unexpected!) was by far the most helpful.
