University of Georgia

For people who want to learn about beekeeping, the 12th annual
Beekeeping Institute May 29-31 in Young Harris, Ga., is the
biggest, most comprehensive event in the Southeast.

The institute offers classes and workshops for beekeepers at all
levels of experience. It includes the annual honey show, with
cash prizes for the winners.

On the Young Harris College campus, the first day is set aside
for training and certification exams for the Master Beekeeper
Journeyman level and the Welsh Honey Judge qualification.

Friday and Saturday will feature beginners’ and experienced
tracks of lectures and workshops. Daily events begin at 8 a.m.
and end at 7:30 p.m.

A $105 fee (or $65 for one day) covers the cost of lectures,
classes and activities. Registration fees also support the
Georgia Master Beekeepers Program. Further fees are required for
certification programs.

The institute is limited to 150 participants. To register or
learn more, contact Keith Delaplane at (706) 542-9034. Or go to
the Web site: http://www.ent.uga.edu/bees/. Click on “2003
Beekeeping Institute” to get the agenda or registration form.