Fundamental Organic Honey Beekeeping

Hi Gardeners, Janaka here. Ananda Harvest’s Beekeeper. I am proud to announce that Cornell Cooperative Extension-Rockland Office will host a beekeeping workshop on January 23rd from 1-4pm

In this basic beekeeping workshop we will cover:

• Mechanics of a hive
• Necessary tools
• Elements of site selection
• Gain an understanding of the naturalist approach to keeping honeybees
• Honeybee health and disease management
• Seasonal management and methods of organic treatment
• This hands-on workshop, which includes assembling a wooden hive, will provide the beginner honey beekeeper with practical knowledge and resources for continued study.
• We will also speak about the value and importance this integral insect holds in holistic farm and garden systems, especially in biodynamics.

Instructor: Jack Daly – Jack is a natural beekeeper who learned the craft six years ago from Gunther Hauk, world-renowned beekeeper, star and author of “Queen of the Sun”, “Vanishing of the Bees” and “Toward Saving the Honey Bee”, respectively. After numerous trainings and practice, Jack has given bee related presentations and led organic beekeeping workshops and classes throughout the local area. “Honeybees are in severe decline and billions are dying off each year as a result of pathogens, parasites and numerous stressors.” His interest is breeding mite resistant honeybees.

Program Fee: $75.00 per individual, $150.00 per family

Location: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 10 Patriot Hills Drive, Stony Point, NY 10980