Description

The University of Minnesota Bee Lab and Extension invites veterinarians, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians to a beekeeping workshop. A classroom session will be taught by veterinarians on the role of veterinarians in honey bee health. A hands-on session will cover hive handling, how to inspect a honey bee colony for signs of health, and how to monitor for parasitic varroa mites. Participants will receive a free kit (pollinators.msu.edu/programs/bees-need-vets/beevetkit.aspx) that they can use to work with beekeeper clients.

This event is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances.

Registration is free and snacks and beverages will be provided.

Requirements:

• Registration is required.
• This event is only for licensed veterinarians, currently enrolled veterinary students, and practicing veterinary technicians.
• This event is only for adults (18 years or older).
• All participants are expected to understand that there is a risk of being stung. Participants are allowed to arrive with their own clean veils and/or bee suits. We will have veiled beekeeping jackets (sizes M to XXL) for participants to borrow. We will provide nitrile gloves for all participants. Protection from stings is not guaranteed.
• If you have ever experienced an allergic reaction to an insect sting, you must receive clearance from a medical professional and the program instructor prior to the event.

Accessibility accommodations:
The University of Minnesota is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact, Katie Lee, two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Acknowledgements:
This work is created in partnership with Michigan State University with funding from the USDA NIFA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Research and Education Grant program (LNC22-468).

Course content questions

Katie Lee, KatieLee@umn.edu

Registration questions

Extension Registration, ext-reg@umn.edu

User Name or Password help

UMN Help Desk, HELP@umn.edu, 612-301-4357; Let them know you are using a guest account for a non-credit workshop.