Bee College Schedule

Get ready for two full days of hands-on learning, expert speakers, and buzzing conversations! Whether you’re brand-new to beekeeping or a seasoned beekeeper, the Bee College schedule is designed to give you choices that fit your interests.

Friday

Creating Your Beekeeping Philosophy

Utah State University Bee Team

Break

Honey Bee Biology

Utah State University Bee Team

Keynote Speaker

Bryant Bros

Lunch

Getting Equipped & Starting Your Bees Off Right

Utah State University Bee Team

Break

Sourcing & Installation Bees

Utah State University Bee Team & Paul Anderson

Bee Pests & Diseases with Hands on Mite Test Demo

Utah State University Bee Team

Vendor Reception

Saturday

Keynote Speaker

Mark Carroll
Overwintering Mites, and Parasites: Stessors impacting your bees and current approaches for fixing them.

Record Keeping & Finding Resources

Utah State University Bee Team

Break

Hive Inspections & General Beekeeping Schedule

Utah State University Bee Team

Lunch

Honey Harvesting & Winter Prep

Utah State University Bee Team

Make & Take - Honey Sugar Scrubs

Utah State University Bee Team

Break

9 Things Successful BeeKeepers have in Common

Utah State University Bee Team

Friday

Wyoming Hive Loss

Paul Anderson

Break

Queen Health

Bryant Bros

Keynote Speaker

Bryant Bros

Lunch

Bee Parasites, Pathogens, & Diseases

Mark Carroll

Break

Beekeeping the Second Year

Keith Fielder

Vendor Reception

Saturday

Keynote Speaker

Mark Carroll
Overwintering, Mites, and Parasites: Stessors impacting your bees and current approaches for fixing them.

Randy Oliver's Predictive Work on Mites

Paul Anderson

Break

Lunch

10 Mistakes all BeeKeepers Make

Keith Fielder

Overwintering Problems & Solutions

Mark Carroll

Break

Keynote Speaker

Mark Carroll – Overwintering, Mites, and Parasites: Stessors impacting your bees and current approaches for fixing them.

Nectar Bearing Trees, Shrubs, and Plants

Keith Fielder

Break

Lunch

Nesting Strategies of Native Bees

Walker Bensch

Break

Native Pollinating Plants

Jenny Thompson

Break

Keynote Speaker

Bryant Bros

Lunch

Honey Nutrition

Grace Shearer

An overview of how honey is different from other sweeteners. We will explore the health benefits of honey, debunk sensational claims, and end with ideas of how to incorporate honey in your everyday routine. 

Infusing Honey

Jodee Jacobson

 A Taste of Honey: Elevating Your Charcuterie Board 
Discover the sweet and savory possibilities of honey! In this workshop, participants will explore infused honeys and learn how to pair unique flavors with cheeses, meats, fruits, and crackers to create a beautifully balanced charcuterie experience. Through guided tasting and creative pairing, participants will gain the confidence to elevate their next gathering with simple, delicious, and unexpected flavor combinations. 

Food Allergy Notice: 
Today’s tasting menu includes several common allergens. Please be aware that dairy is included in all four tasting quadrants, gluten is present in the cracker selections, and tree nuts (specifically almonds and walnuts) are included. Due to the nature of this tasting experience and the risk of cross-contact, participants with dairy, gluten, or tree nut allergies should not participate. 

Honey Mixology

Keith Fielder

Vendor Reception