More Information and Registration at wvbeekeepers.org
March 15, Friday
1:00-4:00: Master Beekeepers Program Testing
7:00 -8:00: Hive Nutrition by Andrew Wagner
March 16, Saturday
8:00-8:30: Registration
8:30-9:00: Welcome
Kent Leonhardt, Commissioner
Dr. Ruth VanDevender
Wade Stiltner, Retiring State Apiarist
9:00-10:00: Main speaker
John Skinner
Pollination, the Grand Interaction Among Flowers, Bees, Growers and Beekeepers.
10:00-10-10:20: Break
10:20-11:45: Workshops
Petra Ahnert Beehive Alchemy
Beeswax candle making: Need some help troubleshooting a beeswax candle that doesn’t burn right?
Want advice on wicking? Need help finding the right supplies?
Mark Lilly -Becoming a Master Beekeeper
What to study and know to start on the track for becoming a Master Beekeeper.
12:00-1:00: LUNCH
Chicken, mashed potatoes and green beans with salad bar and dessert.
1:00-2:30: Workshops
Petra Anhert Beehive Alchemy-Soap Making
Afraid to work with lye? Have ideas, but don’t know where to start? Not sure about ingredients?
John Skinner -The Better Understanding of Honey Bee Swarming and How to Avoid Swarming
2:35-4:00: Workshops
Beehive Alchemy- by Petra Anhert -Body Care and Cosmetics
Want to try making a lotion, but don’t know where to start?
Want to make a salve, but need help with formulation?
Need ideas on equipment and ingredients?
John Skinner -Queen Breeding and Rearing-functional genetics, process of selection and pitfalls to avoid
4:00: Closing and Door Prizes
