Beekeeping 101: What’s the Buzz?

Travis County Extension Office

Must RSVP by December 9, 2015 at 2 PM (Central time)

RSVP to  sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu

you will receive a confirmation email once you are on the list.

Seating is limited, so register early

Location: 1600-B Smith Road, Austin, TX 78721

Program as follows:

                                                                                                                                

4:45-5:30    Registration

5:30-5:35    Welcome

5:35-6:25    Honey Bee Biology & Behavior

6:25-7:10    How to Get Started: Beekeeping Equipment Essentials

7:10-7:15    Break

7:15-8:00    Buying Bees, Installation & Basic Set-up

                       Where Do I Get Bees?

8:00-8:45    Annual Management

8:45-8:55    Ag Land Tax Valuation for Honeybees

8:55-9:00    Evaluation & Wrap Up

The program will be co-presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Master Volunteers.

Questions?  Call 512-854-9610 or 512-581-7186

Person with disabilities who plan to attend meetings or functions who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Travis County at (512) 854-9610 two days prior to the event so that appropriate arrangements can be made.  Educational programs of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, disability, age or national origin.  The Texas A&M University System, U. S. Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.