Beekeeping 101 Eastside

When
3 Jun 2023
10:00 - 16:00
Location
Bastin Honey Bee Farm, Knightstown IN
Spaces left
2
Registered
38 registrants

Registration

Beekeeping 101 Eastside
The Farmer Veteran Coalition-Indiana Chapter is partnered with Indiana AgVets, At Ease Orchard LTD, and AgrAbility to host a Beekeeping 101 class at Bastin Honey Bee Farm, 5002 W County Rd 450 S, Knightstown IN 46186. Veterans, First Responders and their Families members are given priority to attend. We asked that only 1 guest per attendee to allow for maximum families to participate. The first 10 families will be given a hive set-up which includes Bees, Bee Equipment, and safety clothing.

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Partnered with Indiana AgVets, At Ease Orchard LTD, and AgrAbility to host a Beekeeping 101 class at Bastin Honey Bee Farm, 5002 W County Rd 450 S, Knightstown IN 46186. This is an experience that will help build on other classes, but it is a beginner class. Veterans, First Responders and their Families members are given priority to attend. We asked that only 1 guest per attendee to allow for maximum families to participate. Members of At Ease Orchard and Indiana AgVets will be issued Bee Equipment for the season. Enrollment in those programs is available at At Ease Orchard - Charity, Nonprofit, Veteran, Charity (www.ateaseorchard.com) and Indiana AgVets (https://indianaagvets.info)

Point of Contact for this class is Joe Ricker at 262-388-1261

This event is funded by an ISDA Specialty Crop Grant and USDA NIFA AgVet Grant to support Veterans, First Responders and their Family members to begin beekeeping.