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Below are certified courses for the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program as well as the Learning Objectives they count towards. Remember, you can take any level course; the credits simply won't count until you have fullfilled your other requirements and move to the next level. We will continue to add more courses as they become available.

Remember to report your courses withing 60 days of taking it to recieve credit in the GPMB program. 

Please bring payment in the form of cash or check to the event unless otherwise specified. For event cancellation due to bad weather, we will email you 5 hours prior to the event start time. We will also post on the Facebook page @GPMBeekeeping and the Events Page.  Please be sure to register for the event so you can receive updates. 

Level 1: Schramm - Field Training Session 2

May 12, 2025, 1:00 pm to May 12, 2025, 5:00 pm
Schramm Education Center

 

Beekeeping 101 courses covers the how’s, what’s, and why’s of beekeeping basics. These short courses are intended to help people understand how to get started, what to expect, how to assemble the proper equipment, bees, and safety gear. Each course pairs a series of lectures with field demonstrations and hands-on activities to help participants prepare for their own hives and feel confident in their beekeeping skills. 

 

State: Nebraska

Level 1: Schramm - Lecture Session 1 of 2

March 15, 2025, 9:00 am to March 15, 2025, 4:00 pm
Schram Education Center

 

Beekeeping 101 courses covers the how’s, what’s, and why’s of beekeeping basics. These short courses are intended to help people understand how to get started, what to expect, how to assemble the proper equipment, bees, and safety gear. Each course pairs a series of lectures with field demonstrations and hands-on activities to help participants prepare for their own hives and feel confident in their beekeeping skills. 

 

State: Nebraska

Open Teaching Apiary: Chillicothe, MO 2024

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Crooked Hill Beekeeping 19133 LIV 355 Chillicothe, MO 64601

 

Open Apiary times are an informal unstructured gathering of members of the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program. There will be brief demonstrations, questions and answers, and time to get hands on experience with beehives. Open Apiary will count as 2 hours of field training towards your progress through the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program. 

Apiary Managers: Bill & Tammy George 

Please contact Bill and Tammy at chbeekeeping@gmail.com or (660) 214-0132 to register.

 

State: Missouri

Mead Making Workshop 2024

November 16, 2024, 10:00 am to November 16, 2024, 4:00 pm
Kimmel Orchard and Vineyard

 

Why You Should Attend: Expert Guidance: Learn from seasoned mead makers and gain insider tips and techniques. Hands-On Experience: Participate in practical sessions and get hands-on experience making mead. Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow mead enthusiasts and share your passion. All-Inclusive: Lunch, honey tasting, and all necessary materials are provided.

 

State: Nebraska