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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212
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URL:https://americanbeejournal.com/events/university-of-montana-commercial
 -beekeeping-series/
SUMMARY:University of Montana - Commercial Beekeeping Series
DESCRIPTION:University of Montana\nCommercial Beekeeping Series\n\nCommerci
 al Pollination\nNovember 2 to December 11\, 2026\n\nIn the Commercial Poll
 ination course\, students learn the basics of insect pollination\, learn w
 hich insects are most commonly utilized in agricultural settings\, and rec
 eive an overview of migratory beekeeping and pollination economics. We’l
 l discuss successful overwintering strategies\, overwintering colony dynam
 ics\, and hive monitoring technologies. Students will learn the biological
  needs of colonies in transport and interstate transport laws\, as well as
  the process of colony brokering\, including detailed knowledge of a typic
 al pollination contract. The course also addresses risk management\, farm 
 loans\, and the private and government programs in place to mitigate loss 
 from damage\, liability\, and natural disasters. Beekeepers who wish to ex
 pand their operations to a large scale or commercial level should take thi
 s course.\n\nCourse meets fully online. There are no face-to-face componen
 ts. Course is available for 5.0 CEUs.\n\nPrerequisite: Passing Apprentice 
 Level (or Apprentice Test-Out).\n\nVisit https://www.umt.edu/bee/commercia
 l/pollination.php for complete information.
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