Queen Rearing and Breeding Hands on Workshops
A series of queen rearing and breeding hands on workshops will be held in Alberta. The focus of the workshop is on gaining practical experiences in preparing cell builders, grafting and production of mated queens. Principles for improving bee stocks will be discussed.
The lecturer is Dr. Larry Conner. He established a Dadant, Starline and Midnite hybrid queen mass production program in Florida, USA. He has published and authored over a dozen titles dealing with bees, beekeeping, queen rearing and pollination. Check out http://www.wicwas.com/ for information.
Please bring your veil and grafting tools and be prepared to work in the apiary.
Workshops will be held at the following places:
1. Peolman’s honey house, Fort MacLoed, AB, Tuesday June 15 (full day) from 9:00am – 4:00pm and Wednesday June 16, 2010 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
Directions to Poelman honey house: From Highway #2 go to the Granum turn off (Highway #519) and drive Seven miles east of Granum. Once you reach Range Road 254 head south (right) and drive for 4 miles. The Honey House will be on the left side.
2. Crop Diversification Centre North, Edmonton AB, 17507 Fort Road NW. Friday June 18 (full day) from 9:00am – 4:00pm and Saturday June 19, 2010 from 9:00am – 12:00pm.
3. Crop Diversification Centre North, Edmonton AB, 17507 Fort Road NW. Monday June 21 (full day) from 9:00am – 4:00pm and Tuesday June 22, 2010 from 9:00am – 12:00pm.
Cost: $ 42.00 includes Bee Sex Essential book, one lunch, refreshments and GST.
Registration is limited to 20 beekeepers per workshop.
Registration should be directed to the Ag-Info Centre.
Toll-free in Alberta 310-farm (3276) or 1-800-387-6030.
Payment is at the door. Make cheque payable to Alberta Beekeepers.
Sponsored by:
Growing Forward, a federal-provincial-territorial agreement, Alberta Beekeepers, and Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development.
Please Note: Friday June 11 is the last day to register for the workshop.
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