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Workshops and Trainings
2016 Workshop Series: Beekeeping in San Diego County
Raising bees is a fascinating, fun and rewarding endeavor
that many enjoy in their own backyards. However, it requires planning,
knowledge and a modest investment of time and money to be successful and safe.
In 2016, the University of California Cooperative Extension in San Diego offered a new workshop series on honey bees and beekeeping for new beekeepers and those considering beekeeping. This is a 3-session workshop series
providing information and hands-on exercises on how to become a beekeeper. Information was delivered from a cadre of apiary experts including University of California researchers, educational specialists, County of San Diego entomology and apiary inspection staff and experienced local beekeepers. Some of the information and resources shared during this workshop series are featured below.
Participants watch a demonstration during Workshop #2.
Photo Source: Lea Corkidi, UC Cooperative Extension
Workshop Series Announcement and Information
Workshop 1 - Honey Bees and Beekeeping Basics
June 25, 2016 - Mira Costa College, Oceanside, CA
1Resources Handouts, Speaker Contact Information and Links
Presentation Slides:
(PDF files of the presentation slides are provided here with the permission of the presenters. Click on the title to view. Note: Some of these are large files and may take a while to load depending on your Internet connection.)
| Honey Bee Biology | Elina L. Niño, Ph.D., UC ANR/UC Davis | |||
| Africanized Honey Bees: Impact and Re-Queening | Joshua R. Kohn, Ph.D., UC San Diego | |||
| Hive Types and Equipment | Bernardo Niño, UC Davis | |||
| Establishing and Managing Your Colonies | Bernardo Niño, UC Davis | |||
| Honey Bee Maladies | Elina L. Niño, Ph.D., UC ANR/UC Davis | |||
| Apiary Regulation | Tracy Ellis, Ph.D., County of San Diego |
Workshop 2 - Healthy Honey Bee Colonies and Hands-On Training
August 20, 2016 - Mira Costa College, Oceanside, CA
Presentation Slide Notes/Handouts:
| Bee Nutrition | Elina L. Niño, Ph.D., UC ANR/UC Davis | |||
| Varroa Mite, Nosema, and Small Hive Beetle | Elina L. Niño, Ph.D., UC ANR/UC Davis |
Workshop 3 - Healthy Honey Bee Colonies and Hands-On Training
December 3, 2016 - Valley Center, CA
1Resources Handouts, Speaker Contact Information and Links
Presentation Slides:
(PDF files of the presentation slides are provided here with the permission of the presenters. Click on the title to view. Note: These are very large files and may take a while to load depending on your Internet connection.)
| Please Feed the Bees: Creating a Successful Garden for Honey Bees | Christine Casey, Ph.D./Häagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven-UC Davis | |||
| Plants for Honey Bees in Southern California | Christine Casey, Ph.D./Häagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven-UC Davis |
1The University of California does not endorse or make any claims about any of the suppliers for bees or beekeeping supplies listed on these workshop handouts. You are encouraged to first check with the Better Business Bureau and suppliers' clients to learn the experience that other beekeepers have had with suppliers, before buying.