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May 28 and June 1, 2013
Virginia Tech offers workshop for beginning beekeepers
May 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center
June 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Catawba Sustainability Center

The fee for the 12-hour workshop is $100 and includes a popular beekeeping book as well as lunch during the second session.

Topics include the history and biology of the honeybee, necessary start-up equipment, pests and diseases, laws and regulations, African honeybees, pollen and nectar sources, and information on how to harvest honey.

Online registration is open until May 21. For information, contact 540.553.2311 or by email<mailto:jnease@vt.edujnease@vt.edu.

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