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  • Bee Supplies
    • Hive Components
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  • Honey Bees for Sale
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  • Honey & Beeswax
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Beekeeping Classes

MIDWESTERN BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION - RAYTOWN, MO - FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Please use the link below for more information on registering for this class.

Link to Midwestern Beekeeper's Association

ROLLA BEE CLUB - ROLLA, MO BEGINNERS CLASS - FEBRUARY 25, 2023, 2ND YEAR CLASS - MARCH 25, 2023

Please use the link below for more information on registering for these classes.

Link to Rolla bee club

JOHNSON COUNTY MO BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION - WARRENSBURG, MO - MARCH 18, 2023

 Please use the link below for more information on this class.

Link to JO CO MO Beekeeper's Association

MISSOURI STATE BEEKEEPERS SPRING VIRTUAL CONFERENCE MARCH 4, 2023

 This conference will have beginner, intermediate, and advanced beekeeper presentations.  See the link below to sign up.  This conference will be a good place for beginners to get more information after taking a beginner's class.

MSBA Conference sign up

NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI BEEKEEPERS CHILLICOTHE, MO - FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Call Tammy at (660) 214-0132 to register.

Click here for class information flyer

NORTHWEST MISSOURI BEE BUSTERS - MARYVILLE, MO - JANUARY 14TH AND FEBRAURY 11TH, 2023

Please use the link below for more information on registering for this class.

Link to Bee Buster's Facebook page

NORTHLAND BEEKEEPERS - SMITHVILLE, MO JANUARY 21ST AND 28TH, 2023

If you wish to attend, please email leeland55@gmail.com 

Link to Northland facebook

MISSISSIPPI VALLY BEEKEEPERS QUINCY, IL - JANUARY 14, 2023

Please use the link below for more information on registering for this class.

Link to Mississippi Valley

THREE RIVERS BEEKEEPERS - ST. PETERS, MO, JANUARY 21, 2023

Please use the link below for more information on registering for this class.

Link to 3 Rivers registration page

CROOKED HILL - VIRTUAL CLASS INFORMATION SUPPLEMENT:

We know that virtual or online classes are not the best format for everyone and can make it difficult to ask questions.  We are always happy to answer questions for our customers throughout the year.  If you attend a virtual class and have questions that couldn't be answered during the class, please write them down. Bill and I have taught and assisted with many beginner classes over the years and would be happy to help.  You can give us a call at (660) 214-0132.  Email is fine for yes or no type questions, but most beekeeping questions are easier to answer over the phone.  Tammy


*We are also offering a short, hands-on familiarization and regional bee information class when interested beginners pick up of their 5-frame bee NUCs in the spring. This will be a supplement, not a replacement, for a full, online or in-person, beginner's beekeeping class. Please ask about signing up for this when ordering your bees.

***YOU MAY NEED TO ORDER BEES BEFORE ATTENDING A CLASS***

 SOME CLASSES LISTED ARE LATE IN THE BEE ORDERING SEASON. IF YOU WANT TO START BEES THIS SEASON, HAVING THE BEST SELECTION MAY REQUIRE THAT YOU ORDER BEFORE ATTENDING A CLASS.

Missouri Tax Exempt Form 149

  •  The Missouri Department of Revenue now classifies honey bees as livestock. This allows bees and most beekeeping equipment to be purchased sales tax exempt. You will not need a 149 Form to purchase bees tax exempt, but you will need one for equipment purchases. We will have these forms available in the store, but we are providing this link if you would like to fill one out before visiting us. We will keep this form on file for any future purchases.  You will only need to fill in the following sections: 1. Name, 2. Contact Person, 3. SSN number, 4. Address, 5. Telephone number,  6. Check mark the Agricultural box, 7. Sign and date the form, you can put "owner" in the title box.  This form already has Crooked Hill Beekeeping's information filled in.

149 for 2021 (pdf)Download

DRIFTWATCH MISSOURI

Here is a link to help protect your bees, orchards and gardens from overspray and drift of agricultural chemicals.

Find out more

Bee Candy Recipe

Bee Candy - used to feed bees in winter or early spring if they running out of honey)

  

Utensils Needed 


Heavy pan with lid
Extra Pot
Stirring Spoon
Thermometer that reads up to 234 degrees
Electric Mixer

Disposable molds (foil or waxed paper lined plates or pie pans work well)

Ingredients 


8 cups of sugar (4 pound bag of sugar)
2 cups of water
½ teaspoon white vinegar
(You can double the recipe to make about six 9” plates 1/2” deep)
 

Procedure 

1. Pour all ingredients into pan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. 

2. Cover and boil 5 minutes.
3. Insert candy thermometer and boil until temperature reaches 234 degrees.
4. Remove from heat and cool to 200 degrees.
5. Whip with electric mixer until mixture begins to turn white with air bubbles throughout.
6. Pour into molds and allow to cool undisturbed.
7. Store in a dry location or freezer 

Crooked Hill Beekeeping -  (660) 214-0132 georges@chbeekeeping.com

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