πππ Looking for beekeepers to help advise new beekeepers. πππ
But First - A Pop Quiz π€ - Place a check mark by ANY that Apply
- Have you been beekeeping for two years or longer and
- Helped install a package or nuc
- Purchased beekeeping equipment
- Lost a colony (Bonus Point for this One π)
- Asked for advise from another beekeeper
- Can you recognize:
- A queen, worker bees and drones.
- Eggs, larvae, capped brood?
- Queen Cells and Drone cells and know the difference?
- Drawn comb
- Cells with pollen and nectar
- Capped honey
- Have you done any of the following:
- Lit and used a smoker
- Opened a hive and inspected frames
- Mixed sugar syrup for feeding
- Added a super to a hive
- Fed your bees in any way?
If you have checked at least six of the above. Congratulations!ππ
- You qualify to help a new beekeeper! π
You do not have to be an expert to help other beekeepers. What is needed?
- Past experience of someone helping you.
- Desire to βpay it forwardβ
- Others helped You - Now You can help new beekeeper
- Willingness to ask others when you need help.
- We'll have your back. π
Now: We are collecting names now and will be offering training if desired.
If you are willing consider helping please contact one of the following by phone, text e-mail
At this point we are just collecting names.