Univ of MT – Commercial Queen Rearing & Package Production Course

January 26-March 6, 2026
Experience the art and science behind producing high‑quality honey bee queens with the University of Montana’s Commercial Queen Rearing & Package Production Course – a dynamic six‑week online program designed for beekeepers ready to elevate their craft. This immersive course provides practical knowledge in queen and larval nutrition, grafting techniques, mating and nuptial flight optimization, and the specialized colony setups required to raise exceptional queens at a commercial scale. You’ll also learn how to prepare colonies for package production, manage large‑scale installations, and master essential skills like queen banking and shipping. Learn more at: https://www.umt.edu/bee/commercial-queenrearing.php