Advanced Queen Rearing & Cell Builder Workshop

Advanced Queen Rearing & Cell Builder Workshop

Foothills Farm & Apiary will be offering an Advanced Queen Rearing and Cell Builder Workshop hosted by Hidden Happiness Bee Farm in Wilkes County, North Carolina.

This workshop is intended for beekeepers who want to learn more about producing their own queens and improving their success with grafting and cell building. Participants will learn how queen cells are produced and how colonies can be managed to support strong cell builder systems.

Instruction will include discussion as well as demonstrations in the bee yard using live colonies.

Topics Covered

The workshop will cover a range of topics related to queen production, including:

• Larval selection and grafting techniques
• Building and managing cell builder colonies
• Starter and finisher colony setups
• Timing and handling of queen cells
• Colony strength and nutrition for queen production
• Improving graft acceptance
• Troubleshooting common queen rearing issues

The goal of this class is to provide practical information that beekeepers can apply in their own apiaries.

Workshop Details

Host Location
Hidden Happiness Bee Farm
Wilkes County, North Carolina

Instructor
Brandon Simmons
Foothills Farm & Apiary

Date
First Saturday in May (weather depending)

Food and Drinks
Lunch will be catered and snacks, drinks, and coffee will be available throughout the day.

Sponsorship

This workshop is sponsored by EZPZ Bees.

Who This Workshop Is For

This workshop is best suited for intermediate and experienced beekeepers who want to learn more about raising their own queens or improving their grafting and cell builder systems.

What to Bring

Participants should bring their own protective gear, including a suit or jacket, veil, and gloves. A notebook is also recommended.

Live colonies will be used during the workshop.

Tickets

Attendance will be limited in order to keep the class manageable and allow time for questions and demonstrations.

Tickets must be purchased in advance through this website.

Refund Policy

Due to limited seating and preparation required for this event, tickets are non-refundable.

If the workshop must be rescheduled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, participants will be notified and their ticket will be honored for the rescheduled date.