Beekeeping Series: Honey Extraction

This class will cover honey extraction from beehives and keeping a healthy hive. *Note: If you have issues paying through Eventbrite, please give us a call at 3529552402. Live bees will be used. Please attend in closed-toe shoes and long sleeves. A beekeeping suit or veil can be provided, but if you own one, please bring it. The registration fee of $20.00 (plus $3.18 Eventbrite fee) includes materials and refreshments. Participants must register through Eventbrite by May 12th. A fee of $10.00 (plus $3.85 Eventbrite fee) will be applied for registrations after May 12th, or if paying at the door. This class is limited to 30 participants. There will be no refunds for the registration fee. You will learn about frame selection for honey extraction, uncapping, extracting using various methods, and bottling. OPTIONAL: You may purchase the Honey Bee Field Guide through the IFAS Bookstore and pick up a copy at this event by following these instructions: • Purchase the guide through the IFAS bookstore at https://ifasbooks.ifas.ufl.edu/p-1828-honey-bee-pest-and-disease-guide.aspx • Select the "pick up in store" option to avoid any shipping costs • Bring your receipt to the class and pick up your guide! Those who would like to be added to the beekeeping ListServ for information about upcoming classes, send an email to [email protected], subject: please add to bee ListServ. For more information about this program, contact Dr. Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, Commercial Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, at [email protected] or 352-955-2402.