human hands in blue gloves holding a black plastic tray from a beehive box that is swarming with bees — The July 26 workshop in Oklahoma City will cover everything a beginning beekeeper needs to know from managing a hive to selling honey. (Photo by OSU Agriculture)

Registration open for OSU beekeeping workshop

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Media Contact: Gail Ellis | Editorial Communications Coordinator | 405-744-9152 | gail.ellis@okstate.edu

Oklahoma State University Extension will host a Beginning Beekeepers Workshop on July 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oklahoma County Extension Office, 2500 NE 63rd in Oklahoma City.

The event will provide basic information on honey production as well as the care and maintenance of bees. Members of the public are welcome to learn about basic bee and hive care, equipment needs, bee types, hive diseases and health. The workshop will also cover making and selling honey and offer budget guidance on financially managing a beehive operation. Featured speakers include OSU Extension educators Josh Campbell, J.J. Jones and Olivia Toothman as well as beekeeper Steve Easom.

A $20 registration fee will cover the cost of lunch. To reserve a spot at the workshop, register through the online form or contact the Oklahoma County Extension office to submit payment information.

The event is sponsored by the Southern Risk Management Education Center. For more information, contact J.J. Jones at 580-332-7011 or jj.jones@okstate.edu.