Honey Beekeeping Field Days - Barnum

Come see what it’s like inside a honey bee colony! University of Minnesota Extension Educators are excited to offer three honey beekeeping field days across the state. Join Katie Lee, University of Minnesota Extension Apiculture Educator, and local beekeepers as they go through colony handling, common disease and insect pests, and safety information- for you and the bees.

These free in-person workshops will demonstrate the steps for a proper hive inspection and give you timely information to keep your colony healthy. Beginner and advanced beekeepers would benefit from attending these field days.

Bee veils and bee jackets will be provided for participants to wear during workshops, although participants may choose to wear their own protective equipment. Participants are required to wear face protection (bee veil or jacket), long pants, and closed-toe shoes in the apiary. We cannot guarantee that participants will not be stung during our workshops. If you experience adverse reactions to bee stings, please consult with your doctor before attending a workshop. Please do not attend if you are allergic to honey bees. 

Participants must be 18 years or older.

• Thursday, May 25, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Clearwater, MN
• Friday, June 16, 9 - 11 a.m., Barnum, MN
• Friday, June 16, 1:30 - 3 p.m., Duluth, MN
• Saturday, June 24, 9-11 a.m., Faribault, MN