Beekeeping

Contents

You accompany a beehive over two years. During this time, you will learn about all beekeeping activities. You will care for the bees, build a second colony, harvest honey, fight bee diseases and observe the colony. The "official" beekeping is taught.

Topics

Biology, beekeeping, self-sufficiency, ecology

Type

Do-it-yourself course with learning films

Level

No special knowledge needed

Required courses

None

Continuing courses

Biology of the honeybee

Season

All

Duration

1–2 years. If you decide to keep bees, you should also take time to care for them. There are more intensive periods (March–October) and phases when you practically do not have to disturb the bees (November–February). The amount of work is considerable, but you learn a lot.

Location

Suitable bee site

Cost of materials

Beekeeping materials: approx. 2200 CHF (2 hives), annual consumables / hive: approx. 60 CHF. There is a modest annual contribution to the cantonal animal disease fund. Maybe you can take care of a hive yourself at a beekeeper in your area. It is important that you are responsible for the care of the colony.

Price

78 CHF
Included are 11 learning films (252 minutes), digital supplementary materials, support and updates.



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