Backyard beekeepers can harvest honey using tools like manual extractors or even pillowcases. It’s fun, rewarding, and helps ...

Jeff O’Connor sees a place for bees and beans in his Kankakee, Illinois, fields. O’Connor grows corn, soybeans and wheat, and ...

Fencing purchased and installed with FY25 Beginning Farmer Equipment and Infrastructure grant award.

About a quarter of Minnesota’s farmers are considered “beginning farmers.” Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) ...

Roughly 300,000 robot hives are in use across the U.S., scattered across fields of almond, canola, pistachios and other crops ...

As the growing your own food movement gains momentum, many people are considering keeping bees in their backyard. People who are entertaining this idea have questions about starting this endeavor. One ...

The school is for beginner, intermediate and advanced beekeepers, however it started with the intention to inform beginners on how to take care of bees and promote a healthy living style for their ...

A newly updated Penn State Extension publication — “Beekeeping Basics” — is aimed at helping individuals become successful beekeepers by learning about honey bee biology and how to manage ...

The course will cover bee biology, equipment, bee health and seasonal tasks.

Beekeeping offers a sustainable, profitable alternative for farmers and urbanites alike. With just a one-time investment, it enriches biodiversity and supports food security. Anyone over 15 can start ...

The course is designed for beginners and consists of five classes, covering honey bee biology and behavior, beekeeping methods and equipment, dealing with pests and diseases, seasonal management ...

The course teaches things like the types of beekeeping equipment and where to buy local bees.