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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

2021 Young Harris Beekeeping Institute and Certified Testing

The 2021 virtual Beekeeping Institute will be available for viewing the week of May 24, 2021. If you have any questions please contact us at the bee lab, 706-769-1736. Because of the virtual format this year we were unable to offer the Master Beekeeping Program. However, we will offer both the Journeyman and Master level testing at the Georgia Beekeepers Fall Meeting, September 23rd, 2021. Watch for details on the Young Harris Institute web page.
 
Certified level testing will be available at the following locations:  
  • May 23 and June 27, Certified level, Tri-County Beekeepers Association, contact: Bobby Chaisson
  • June 5, 2021, Certified level, Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association, Blue Heron Nature Preserve Field Research Center. Contact: Claressa Lucas
  • Sep 23, 2021, Journeyman, Master, Master Craftsman, Georgia Beekeepers Association fall conference, Gainesville
  • May 18-20, 2022, all levels, Young Harris Institute

Events

The 35th Annual J.W. Fanning Lecture will take place on October 27, 2021 at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel.  Our guest speaker is  Acting Deputy Undersecretary of the USDA Jason Hafemeister. ADUS Hafemeister has been involved in agricultural farm and trade policy for over 25 years. Registration, refreshments and Awards presentation will take place at 10am and the lecture begins at 10:30am.
Oct 27
10:00AM - 12:00PM J.W. Fanning Lecture University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel, Athens, GA
Fearlessly embracing the likelihood of failure, Daniel Seddiqui is now an international bestselling author, highly demanded speaker, and director of an innovative career exploration program. He is the founder of Living the Map, which raises awareness of the varying cultures, careers, and environments across the country through outreach, educational endeavors, and community building. Seddiqui encourages those to explore the world around them, to understand and respect one another and to make continuous discoveries to better themselves. Event begins at 11:10 AM and will conclude at 12:25 PM. 
Nov 02
11:00AM - 12:30PM Lecture: Daniel Seddiqui UGA Special Collections Library, Athens, GA
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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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