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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.

Information about the Asian Giant Hornet

At this time, the Asian giant hornet is not present in the state of Georgia. However, sightings and/or disturbances to honey bee colonies should be reported. If you think you have seen an Asian giant hornet, found evidence of an attack (decapitated or ripped apart bees) or have a specimen, please contact your County Extension Office immediately. They will be able to collect your information and any specimens for identification. You can call 1-800-ASK-UGA1 to find an agent near you.


Asian Giant Hornet and its Southeastern U.S. Lookalikes
Young Harris Beekeeping Institute Group
Young Harris Beekeeping Institute and COVID-19
2021 Young Harris Beekeeping Institute May 13-14 - Registration is now open.
Due to continuing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Georgia/Young Harris Beekeeping Institute will be held virtually May 13-14th. The good news is, registrants will have access to all the presentations for an additional two weeks. If you can't virtually attend May 13-14th, you will have the ability to enjoy all the lectures at your leisure. Because of the virtual format we will not be able to offer the Master Beekeeping Program. We will offer both the Journeyman and Master level testing at the Georgia Beekeepers Fall Meeting, September 23-25th. Details about this will be on the Young Harris Institute webpage shortly. To register and view the program, please click on the "Read More" button. It will take you to the Young Harris page. Thank you!
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Join the Great Georgia Pollinator Census! This citizen science project helps generate useful data about our pollinator population and adds to sustainable pollinator habitats across Georgia. 
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08/20 - 08/21 The Great Georgia Pollinator Census https://ggapc.org/
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Protecting Georgia's Pollinators
Protecting Georgia's Pollinators: A state plan for promoting a large, healthy and diverse pollinator workforce

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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.

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