Apprentice Beekeeper Application

The Oregon Master Beekeeper program is full for 2013. To be considered for 2014, please fill out an application and we will contact you in the fall of 2013. Thank you for your interest.

Application process for Apprentice Beekeeper level

Thank you for your interest in the Oregon Master Beekeeper program. If you would like to apply for the Apprentice Beekeeper level, please complete the on line form below.

Please read before applying to the Apprentice Beekeeper Level:

Before You Become a Student (PDF)

You may also download (below) and print a form and mail it to us at:

Master Beekeeper Apprentice Program
Department of Horticulture
Oregon State University
4017 ALS Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (PDF)

When we receive your application, we will attempt to match you with a field mentor in your area. If we find a mentor for you, we will notify you of your acceptance into the program. You may then submit your fee ($100) online or by mail. Upon receipt of your fee, we will send you an Apprentice Beekeeper packet with all the necessary information to get you started. If we cannot find a mentor for you, we will place you on a waiting list until a mentor becomes available.

Please contact the Oregon Master Beekeeper committee if you have any questions: info@oregonmasterbeekeeper.org  or (541) 737-5440.

Complete this On Line Form

Contact Information

First Name: *

Last Name: *

Email: *

Street Addess: *

City: *

County: * - Select -BakerBentonClackamasClatsopColumbiaCoosCrookCurryDeschutesDouglasGilliamGrantHarneyHood RiverJacksonJeffersonJosephineKlamathLakeLaneLincolnLinnMalheurMarionMorrowMultnomahPolkShermanTillamookUmatillaUnionWallowaWascoWashingtonWheelerYamhill

Please select the county where you live.

State: * - Select -ORCAWAID

Zip: *

Phone: *

Phone with area code.

Cell:

With Area Code.

Beekeeping

Tell us a little about your experience with beekeeping.

Current Beekeeping Experience: *

None

3 Years or Less

More than 3 Years

Number of Colonies: *

Number of colonies you personally have. If no colonies, put "0".

Colony Access: *

Yes

No

N/A - I have my own colonies

If none, select whether you have access to a colony for use for this program. Select "N/A" if you do indeed have colonies.

Hive Management: *

Yes

No

I use a log or other method to track my hive management activity.

Mentoring: *

Yes

No

I mentor new beekeepers.

Membership Information

Tell us about any beekeeping clubs or organizations to which you belong.

Membership: *

Yes

No

I am a member of a beekeeping club/organization.

Name of beekeeping organization/club(s):

Name any beekeeping organizations or clubs to which you belong.

Other Options

Classroom Training: *

Yes

No

I plan on enrolling in the optional classroom training.

Mentor Request:

If you have an Oregon Master Beekeeper mentor with whom you would like to be assigned, please provide his/her name above.
We cannot guarantee a match with your preferred mentor, as this depends on his/her availability.

Why do you want to participate in the Master Beekeeper Program?: *

Please tell us why you would like to participate in the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program.

How did you hear about the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program?: *

Just a brief note about how you heard about us.

Terms: *

I understand and agree with the terms stated below.

I understand that submission of this application does not constitute automatic enrollment in the Apprentice level certification program. Once accepted into the program, I understand that I must pay the non-refundable $100 fee before participating in the program.

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