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Master Beekeeper
Master Beekeeper
The Georgia Master Beekeeper Program is an intensive four-step program designed to provide participants the opportunity to increase their knowledge about all things dealing with bees and beekeeping.
Latest Research
Latest Research
UGA's honey bee research addresses sustainable bee health management issues as well as more basic questions on bee pollination and foraging ecology.
Prison Program
Prison Program
Offenders at Georgia's state prisons become certified beekeepers through the Georgia Prison Beekeeping Program
Welsh Honey Judge
Welsh Honey Judge
Since 2001 the YHC/UGA Beekeeping Institute has offered training and certification for honey show judges in the time-honored tradition of the Welsh system form the United Kingdom. The Welsh training is the most stringent of its kind in the world for aspiring honey judges.

Events

Join UGA College of Agricultural Sciences economists as they provide an outlook of agricultural markets for the coming year. Network with faculty, Cooperative Extension agents, local producers and other stakeholders. 
Jan 21
9:00AM - 12:30PM Macon Ag Forecast
Join UGA College of Agricultural Sciences economists as they provide an outlook of agricultural markets for the coming year. Network with faculty, Cooperative Extension agents, local producers and other stakeholders. The Gainesville Ag Forecast seminar is hosted at Jaemor Farms. 
Jan 23
9:00AM - 12:30PM Gainesville Ag Forecast
Join UGA College of Agricultural Sciences economists as they provide an outlook of agricultural markets for the coming year. Network with faculty, Cooperative Extension agents, local producers and other stakeholders. The Lyons Ag Forecast seminar is at the Toombs County Agri-Center. 
Jan 28
9:00AM - 12:30PM Lyons Ag Forecast
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UGA's honey bee research addresses sustainable bee health management issues as well as more basic questions on bee pollination and foraging ecology. The UGA Honey Bee Program aims to develop research, teaching and extension initiatives that are locally responsive while globally relevant. Learn more about the ways you can support these efforts
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University of Georgia Honey Bee Program

About the UGA Honey Bee Program

Honey bees have been the Official State Insect of Georgia since 1975, and a subject of teaching and inquiry at the University of Georgia for decades. These marvelous insects are manageable and are used to produce honey and pollinate crops. They are practical models of biological organization and social behavior.

UGA's honey bee research addresses sustainable bee health management issues as well as more basic questions on bee pollination and foraging ecology. The UGA Honey Bee Program aims to develop research, teaching and extension initiatives that are locally responsive while globally relevant.

Learn more