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Coos Bay area

Starting Date: Sat, 01/19/2013
Hermiston

Starting Date: Sat, 01/19/2013
Corvallis

Starting Date: Mon, 01/21/2013
Portland with Tim and Tom

Starting Date: Thu, 01/24/2013
Salem

Starting Date: Thu, 02/14/2013
Bend

Starting Date: Mon, 03/04/2013
Eugene

Starting Date: Wed, 03/13/2013
Southern Oregon

Starting Date: Sat, 04/06/2013

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Oregon Master Beekeeper Program

The Oregon Master Beekeeper Program Logo

A honey bee visits an almond blossom. The Oregon Master Beekeeper Program represents a cooperative effort between Oregon State University and the Oregon State Beekeepers Association to contribute to both the health of honey bee colonies and the integrity of the practice of beekeeping throughout the region.

The primary objectives of the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program are to:

Increase beekeepers' knowledge and understanding of honey bees and beekeeping
Encourage ongoing education of beekeepers at all levels
Increase public awareness of honey bees and beekeeping
Encourage mentorship and outreach
Support best-management practices and consistency in beekeeping practice
Provide opportunities for training and hands-on experience
Provide an objective means for an individual to evaluate his/her own progress and level of expertise
Encourage membership in and support of state and local beekeeper associations

The Apprentice Beekeeper

Beekeeper Logo The Apprentice Beekeeper is the first level of certification in the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program. This level is designed to give those just starting in beekeeping solid information and support, with the goal of increasing retention of new beekeepers as they develop confidence in their ability to keep bees.

The Journey Beekeeper

Beekeepers being taught the skills they need. The Journey Beekeeper is the second of three successive certification levels in the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program. At this level of the program, the participant builds on the base of knowledge and experience acquired at the Apprentice Beekeeper level.