Thinking about becoming a beekeeper? The Cook County Extension Service is offering a class through the University of Minnesota on Saturday, Feb. 18.
A class on beekeeping will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Topics included will “be” starting and managing healthy honeybee colonies, performing routine hive management, identifying and inspecting for diseases and parasites, harvesting and packaging honey, and overwintering a colony.
Mike Goblirsch, graduate student with Marla Spivak from the University of Minnesota, will teach the class. Cost is $35 and includes all materials and lunch.
Call 218-387-3015 to register or e-mail Diane Booth at diane.booth@ co.cook.mn.us
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