Beekeeping Classes

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.

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 one of the virtual classes below 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

* Because of COVID we are also going to offer 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.

MIDWESTERN BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION

Virtual Zoom Beginner's Beekeeping Class - February 20th, 2021 - 8 am until 4 pm

$25

For Questions: call Bob Williams at (816) 331-6634
or Email at midwestbeekeeps@gmail.com

Link to Midwestern Beekeeper's Association

Three Rivers Beekeepers

Online Zoom Beginner's Beekeeping Class - January 23rd and 30th from 8 am until noon.

$40

Link to three-Rivers class Info.

Eastern Missouri Beekeepers

Eastern MO Beekeepers Association Virtual Workshop
Feb. 6 and Feb. 13, 2021

more information coming soon

Jim N I Farms

Missouri - Online classes will be available this year. More information coming soon.

Beekeepers Association of the Ozarks

Online Zoom Beginner's Beekeeping Class - On Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 on January 19th and February 2nd, 9th, and 16th.

$50

Link to ozark class info

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. Telephone number, 3. Address, 4. Describe product or services purchased exempt from tax (you can put "honey bees and beekeeping equipment" in this section to cover anything you might need), 5. Type of business (you can put honey or beekeeping in this section), 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 Form (pdf)Download

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