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 program is designed to address three levels, the first of which, the Certified Apprentice Beekeeper, is scheduled to begin in early 2012. Planning for this and the additional two levels is ongoing at this time. 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 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.
