MASTER BEEKEEPER COURSELEVEL ONE
INTRODUCTION TO BEES AND BEEKEEPING
The Midwest Master Beekeeper Program is coming to NEIU on Saturday,
February 24, 2018 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping will focus on the principles of
beekeeping. Those principles include the history of beekeeping,
honeybee biology, plant and pollinator relationship, and essential
equipment and requirements.
The Midwest Master Beekeeper certification program consists of six
levels: BeginnerBeekeeper, Apprentice Beekeeper, Journeyman Beekeeper,
Junior Master Beekeeper, Master Trainer, and Master Beekeeper. By the
end of this first course, individuals will be able to
help experienced beekeepers in the management of hives.
Anyone can take the first three level classes for more information on
BEEKEEPING WITHOUT TAKING any examinations. However, to move to the
fourth level, examinations for the prior classes must be completed.
For Basic Beekeeper, individuals must have one year of experience
rearing bees before taking an exam to move up to the next level.
Experienced beekeepers can test up through the first two levels of
the program if they have three or more years of experience.
The INTRODUCTION TO BEES AND BEEKEEPINGVCLASS IS FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL
INTERESTED IN LEARNING beekeeping. There is no minimum age for the
program, but children age 12 and
younger may find examination questions difficult.
The course costs $100 which includes a beekeeping book. This class
will be taught by NEIU alumna, Dr. Moneen Jones. Dr. Jones received
her MA and MS from NEIU in 2006. Dr. Jones has developed a Midwest
Master Beekeeper curriculum, and the brochure for her other pollinator
program, the Missouri Pollinator Conservancy Program has been
nominated for a literary award.
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