Interested in beekeeping and don't know where to start? Start with the basics of beekeeping and a general overview of what you need to get started. This portal contains:
- Beekeeping Resource Guide with links to get you connected
- Access to additional resources to provide you with reliable information on beekeeping
This portal will provide you with an overview of beekeeping and what you need to get started, and is appropriate for producers, backyard beekeepers and small farms.
- Beekeeping Resources
- Glossary of beekeeping terms
- Bee-Prepared Supply List
- Beekeeping 101 - written guide created by Kanawa Valley Beekeepers Assoc.
- The Honey Bee Worker - infographic
- Beekeeping - A Resource Guide
- A Quick Reference Guide to Honey Bee Parasites, Pests, Predators, and Diseases - Penn State University
- Additional Resources
Penn State University Extension
- Beekeeping and Pollinators - website
Hives for Heroes - Connecting veterans with local beekeepers
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