Join the Jefferson County Beekeepers Association and Ohio State University Extension to learn more about the basics of beekeeping! Joe Kovaleski, EAS Master Beekeeper, co-owner of Buena Vista Honey Farms, and long-time beekeeper will cover all you need to know about starting a hive - no prior experience required.

***Due to COVID-19, initial sessions of the Beginning Beekeepers Course for 2020 will be moved to a webinar format. A link to the webinar will be distributed once registrations have been received.

Cost of the course is $75/person, which includes a copy of Simple, Smart Beekeeping by Kirsten S. Traynor & Michael J. Traynor.

Pre-registration is required. Send registration to Joe Kovaleski, 167 Rosslyn Boulevard, Steubenville, OH 43952 and make checks out to the Jefferson County Beekeepers Association. Contact OSU Extension at 740-264-2212 with questions about the program. Click here for an updated event flyer.