BIG COUNTRY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
AN ESSENTIAL FOUNDATION TO THE ART OF BEEKEEPING, IS KNOWLEDGE
Understanding the dynamics and complexities of the honey bee and colony, and how the beekeeper plays a part, is key.
Bees are living creatures, and should be respected, and treated with care and compassion, even when they are demonstrating defensive behavior.
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Before embarking on the endeavours of a beekeeper, be sure to source the underpinning knowledge: read books, journals, blog posts etc. Join a local beekeeping club, and Texas Beekeepers Association. Join BCBA and attend meetings, which has a mentorship program evolving. Undertake online courses, in-person courses, workshops, conferences, webinars and apprenticeships. Finally, don't stop learning, even a seasoned beekeeper will learn something new.
ONLINE COURSES
Texas A&M Agrilife, Beekeeping 101: HERE
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Texas Beekeepers Association online videos : HERE
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The Bee Supply virtual courses: HERE
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The Bee Supply live virtual monthly webinar: HERE
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Heros to Hives online courses (and events): HERE
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PerfectBee online courses: HERE
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Harvest Lane Honey video series: HERE
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IN PERSON COURSES
Bee-Mindful (Les Crowder + Natalie B) webinars and in-house training: HERE
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The Bee Supply In-house training Beginning Beekeeping: HERE
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Texas Master Beekeeping Program: HERE
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Pineywoods Beekeepers Association Bee School: HERE
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Oakley Family Apiaries Beekeeping management class: HERE
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JC's Honey Bees Beginner Beekeeping class: HERE
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CONVENTIONS/CLINICS
Texas Beekeepers Association Events Calendar: HERE
APPRENTICESHIPS
Beekeeping Apprenticeships gives you a solid hands-on foundation, working alongside professional beekeepers. Bee-Mindful, in Texas, offers a comprehensive program: HERE
Texas Beekeepers Association have compiled a great selection of books for your perusal:
