TN Master Beekeeping Program - Advanced Program

TN Master Beekeeping Program

Classes are coordinated by the State Apiculturist (Dr. Jennifer Tsuruda) and the State Apiarist (Mike Studer) and put on in cooperation with county Extension offices.

Do not be confused by the name – there are no prerequisites for this Basic Level class and you will learn skills to help you be a successful beekeeper – even if you do not have bees yet.

Please note that if you intend to take the Advanced class in the future, the Basic Level class is a prerequisite. This class is for participants aged 18 and over; younger youth are encouraged to participate in their county Extension 4-H Entomology & Beekeeping Program.

Davidson County – Nashville, TN – queen rearing
Online Registration Only – NO WALK-INS
Date: May 4-5, 2023 (Thu & Fri)
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm CT
Location: Ellington Ag Center
416 Hogan Road, Nashville, TN 37220

Requirement to enroll: the Basic class is a prerequisite for the Advanced class – no waivers and no exceptions. Registration will be canceled if our database does not show completion of the Basic class. We are very busy preparing for classes so emails requesting waiver/exceptions will not receive responses, as it is stated here and on the registration site that there are no waivers or exceptions. We prefer participants in the Advanced class have at least 5-10 years of experience beekeeping to ensure the level of knowledge and experience needed for success in the course.

REGISTER HERE: https://https://tiny.utk.edu/mbp_adv

*Read instructions on page carefully before registering. You will receive a confirmation email after you register successfully – check your spam/junk/quarantined folders. Dr. Tsuruda will send an email with logistical information a few days before the class – check your spam/junk/quarantine folders before contacting Dr. Tsuruda.

**As of 4pm 4-17-23 everyone who has filled out the Interest Form has been emailed regarding the Knoxville and Nashville advanced classes

The BASIC class schedule is almost ready! These 2-day classes will be scheduled May through September. Please fill out the INTEREST FORM to be informed when the schedule has been finalized and registration is open.

When classes are developed, they are posted on this UT Apiculture website and EPP’s Facebook site, as well as shared with those who fill out the Interest Form, county Extension offices, and the TN Beekeepers Association. If you hear talk about classes from others, always check this official website to verify.