Specialty Short Course - Supplemental Feeding

Join Master Beekeeper Christopher Kelly of Promise Land Apiaries for a specialty short course designed specifically for practicing beekeepers. Drawing on over 53 years of sustainable, science-based expertise, Chris will guide you through the essential steps to successful supplemental feeding. Get ready to fill the bellies of your bees!

This series explores the nutritional profile status of your beehive. During the course, Chris will help tailor your supplemental feeding choice based on time of year through:

• Hive Assessment: Learn how to assess the food stores of your hive, the activity of your colony, and the life cycle stage your apiary is in.

• Supplement Supply: Determine which type of supplemental feed will work best for your hive, and when to leave it alone.

• Hands on Winter Application: Add supplemental feed onto the teaching hives & gain hands on experience.

• Planning for Success: Creating your personalized beekeeping calendar for this year & learning adequate record keeping to help you as the seasons change. Learn to identify patterns specific to your colony with supplemental feeding.

Course Details:

Location:

Breeze Hill Farms

31215 County Road - Route 48

Peconic, NY 11958

Dates:

January 8th, 15th, & 22nd

Time: starts at 5:30pm

You must register- seating is limited.