Beginner Beekeeping Basics: 2022
WHO: FCBA
WHEN AND WHERE: Thursday evening classroom sessions will be on March 3, 10, 17, 24 (snow
makeup date if needed, March 31) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Franklin County Ag Heritage Building, located at
185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17202. There will also be a Saturday field day, date and location to be
determined, for hands on, in the hive experience.
COURSE SUBJECTS:
Wk 1 – Honey bees.
Wk 2 – Woodenware, beekeeping tools and equipment.
Wk 3 – Buying Bees, Hive and Colony Management (placement and yard work) and Maintenance.
Wk 4 – Recognizing, treating and preventing Pests, Maladies and Diseases.
COST: $65.00 for individuals and/up to an immediate family total of 5 by February 27, 2020. REGISTRATION: Registration and payment is required by February 27 and is limited to the first 50
who register.
Each Registration includes a beekeeping book, continued 1st year support, education and first year membership in the
Franklin County Beekeepers’ Association including all continued education, workshops and events.
More info: available at fcbapa.org, 717-496-7728, by email at: info@fcbapa.com or
franklincountybeekeeperspa@gmail.com or mail the attached form below and a check to:
FCBA, P.O. Box 341, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Please download the (BBB) Beginner Beekeeping Basics Form follow instructions and send with check or money order (NO CASH)