Washington State Beekeepers Association

WASHINGTON STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION

"Keeping the Bee in Business"

Introduction

Education

The purpose of the educational program offered by WASBA is to provide information about the best practices involved in beekeeping to those people who are interested in successful apiary management and to provide information to the general public on current topics related to honey bees.

The Goals of the Program are:

  • To help those interested in beekeeping determine whether it is an activity that they should pursue in terms of time, effort and cost;
  • To increase the knowledge of beekeepers about honey bees;
  • To develop a pool of people capable talking to the media and public on bees and beekeeping;
  • To provide an objective system for an individual to evaluate and measure their own level of expertise; and
  • To encourage membership in and support of WASBA and local beekeeper organizations.

Program Curriculum: