Join veteran beekeeper and owner of Swaying Daisies Honeybee Farm, Gerald Posner, as he shares his practices and procedures for helping honeybee's successfully overwinter in the harsh climate of Vermont. This honeybee care course spends both time in the classroom as well as at the bee hive colonies onsite at the CVU “Raging Rooster” farm!
This course is NOT an introduction to beekeeping, and is designed for those that are currently beekeeping with established hives.
Each class will split time between the classroom, and in the apiary performing hands-on activity. Each attendee will have the opportunity to practice “best in class” activities to successfully overwinter their honeybee colonies.
During the allotted classroom time, students will review and reference published articles as well as discuss concerns and tried and true or tired and failed experiences of overwintering bees.
During the allotted time at the onsite CVU apiary we will cover:
Please dress according to the weather and bring beekeeping suits, or wear a white long-sleeved shirt, outdoors shoes and bring your beekeepers veil. (some extra veils will be available to borrow).
Gerald Posner is a NY native from Brooklyn. During his studies at Cornell University Ag & Life Sciences College (CU) Gerald began his association and fascination with the honeybee.
At CU, Gerald's research revolved around controlled environmental growing (CEG) and alternate means to pollinate vegetable plants supported by NASA and overseen by Dr. Langhans. During Geralds extensive career in studying pollinators he has co-authored publications, sat on peer committees, and been caring for honeybees since 1985.
Gerald holds a Master in Sustainability Science Mgmt, and is also a 20 plus year NY State Certified Arborist. Since 202 Gerald is a full-time beekeeper in Hinesburg, VT. He has 26 colonies and sells his honey and bee products at various retail locations including the Shelburne and Burlington Farmers Markets as well as the Burlington Airport, and UVM.
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