Master Beekeeper Program

What is it?

Master Beekeeper Program

What is it?

Basic Beekeeping School

DeRidder, LA

July 14, 2014

Basic Beekeeping School

DeRidder, LA

July 14, 2014

OutlineOutline

1. Basics

2. “Master” programs

3. Master Beekeeper

1. Basics

2. “Master” programs

3. Master Beekeeper

BasicsBasics

One definition of “master”: A worker qualified to teach

apprentices and carry on the craft independently. Source:www.thefreedictinary.com

One definition of “master”: A worker qualified to teach

apprentices and carry on the craft independently. Source:www.thefreedictinary.com

Examples:Examples:

1. Master Sargent

2. Master Weldor

3. Master Carpenter

4. Etc.

1. Master Sargent

2. Master Weldor

3. Master Carpenter

4. Etc.

Master ProgramsMaster Programs

Three Main Themes:

1. Educator training

2. Water quality

3. Production

Three Main Themes:

1. Educator training

2. Water quality

3. Production

Examples: Volunteer Training

Examples: Volunteer Training

1. Master Gardener: ‘granddaddy’ of extension “Master” programs; develops horticultural volunteers

2. Master Naturalist: develops volunteers for National Parks & other agencies

3. Master Horseman: develops volunteers to teach youngsters about equine care & safe horsemanship

1. Master Gardener: ‘granddaddy’ of extension “Master” programs; develops horticultural volunteers

2. Master Naturalist: develops volunteers for National Parks & other agencies

3. Master Horseman: develops volunteers to teach youngsters about equine care & safe horsemanship

Examples: Water QualityExamples: Water Quality

1. Master Logger: LA Forestry Assoc. trains loggers about erosion control

2. Master Farmer: nutrient management to prevent regulation of fertilizers

3. Master Nurseryman: how to control runoff from nursery operations

1. Master Logger: LA Forestry Assoc. trains loggers about erosion control

2. Master Farmer: nutrient management to prevent regulation of fertilizers

3. Master Nurseryman: how to control runoff from nursery operations

Examples: ProductionExamples: Production

1. Master Logger: Also became professional training to maximize logging profits.

2. Master Tree Farmer: Landowner training to maximize timber, wildlife, recreation, etc.

3. Master Cattleman: Cowboy education to maximize beef production.

1. Master Logger: Also became professional training to maximize logging profits.

2. Master Tree Farmer: Landowner training to maximize timber, wildlife, recreation, etc.

3. Master Cattleman: Cowboy education to maximize beef production.

Master Beekeeper: What we want

Master Beekeeper: What we want

:

1. Educator training only?

2.2. Water quality, probably notWater quality, probably not

3. Production only, for Basic School4. Both 1 & 3?

Important decision for our MB

:

1. Educator training only?

2.2. Water quality, probably notWater quality, probably not

3. Production only, for Basic School4. Both 1 & 3?

Important decision for our MB

Master Beekeeper: Which states have MB?

Master Beekeeper: Which states have MB?

1. Alabama, state assoc.

2. Florida, U. Florida

3. Georgia, U. Georgia

4. New York, Cornell U. (?)

5. North Carolina, NCSU + state assoc. + NC Dept. of Ag

6. South Carolina, Clemson + state assoc.

1. Alabama, state assoc.

2. Florida, U. Florida

3. Georgia, U. Georgia

4. New York, Cornell U. (?)

5. North Carolina, NCSU + state assoc. + NC Dept. of Ag

6. South Carolina, Clemson + state assoc.

Master Beekeeper: Which states have MB?

Master Beekeeper: Which states have MB?

6. Montana, U. Montana

7. Nebraska, U. Nebraska

8. Ohio, state assoc.

9. Oregon, state assoc.

10. Virginia, Va. Tech & state assoc.

11. Washington, state assoc.

12. West VA, state assoc.

6. Montana, U. Montana

7. Nebraska, U. Nebraska

8. Ohio, state assoc.

9. Oregon, state assoc.

10. Virginia, Va. Tech & state assoc.

11. Washington, state assoc.

12. West VA, state assoc.

Master Beekeeper: Which states have MB?

Master Beekeeper: Which states have MB?

• Also, Eastern Apicultural Association (EAS) has MB program.

• The EAS MB program is, in essence, an entomology course.

• Colorado has MB in Jefferson Co by MG’ers. CO was starting MB in 2012.

• Louisiana MB advisors seem to lean to LSU + LBA admin

• Also, Eastern Apicultural Association (EAS) has MB program.

• The EAS MB program is, in essence, an entomology course.

• Colorado has MB in Jefferson Co by MG’ers. CO was starting MB in 2012.

• Louisiana MB advisors seem to lean to LSU + LBA admin

Beemaster: Beemaster: University of Tennessee has

“Beemaster” program which seems

to be a production program for hobby beekeepers.

http://bees.tennessee.edu/beemaster.htm

Not to be confused with Beemaster.com

University of Tennessee has

“Beemaster” program which seems

to be a production program for hobby beekeepers.

http://bees.tennessee.edu/beemaster.htm

Not to be confused with Beemaster.com

Next Steps? Next Steps?

Let’s try baby steps:

1. Basic Beek (Apprentice), July 2014

2. Skilled Beek (Journeyman), 2015

3. Master Beekeeper, 2016

4. Higher levels, 2017?

Let’s try baby steps:

1. Basic Beek (Apprentice), July 2014

2. Skilled Beek (Journeyman), 2015

3. Master Beekeeper, 2016

4. Higher levels, 2017?

Basic Beek SchoolBasic Beek School

• Text: First Lessons on Beekeeping by Dr. Keith Delaplane

• Tuition: $25.00, includes FLB, handouts, classes, & certificate

• Some funds to buy equipment: veils, hive tools, smokers for field days

• Class size: 25 people• Self-study allowed; Slideshare.net

• Text: First Lessons on Beekeeping by Dr. Keith Delaplane

• Tuition: $25.00, includes FLB, handouts, classes, & certificate

• Some funds to buy equipment: veils, hive tools, smokers for field days

• Class size: 25 people• Self-study allowed; Slideshare.net

Basic Beek SchoolBasic Beek School

• Pre-test: sets baseline knowledge• Post-test: improved knowledge– Purpose: to see how well

instructors have taught– Evaluations: every class; to

improve each class– Final Exam: to see how well

student learned

• Pre-test: sets baseline knowledge• Post-test: improved knowledge– Purpose: to see how well

instructors have taught– Evaluations: every class; to

improve each class– Final Exam: to see how well

student learned

Basic Beek SchoolBasic Beek School

– Five Classes planned• See handout for schedule• If classes go quickly, we will

probably finish sooner.

– Two field days planned• Emphasize hands-on learning

of basic skills.• Rain dates are planned.

– Five Classes planned• See handout for schedule• If classes go quickly, we will

probably finish sooner.

– Two field days planned• Emphasize hands-on learning

of basic skills.• Rain dates are planned.

Basic Beek SchoolBasic Beek School

– First known class of its kind in Louisiana.

– Trailblazers, not guinea pigs– Expect mistakes & be patient–Will be a template for the rest of

the state

– First known class of its kind in Louisiana.

– Trailblazers, not guinea pigs– Expect mistakes & be patient–Will be a template for the rest of

the state

For Your InformationFor Your Information

• Go to Extension.org• Search for “beekeeping” for more

sources of beek info.

• Go to Extension.org• Search for “beekeeping” for more

sources of beek info.

Attitude of GratitudeAttitude of Gratitude

•Thank you for your for your

time.

•Thank you for your for your

time.

Basic Beek SchoolBasic Beek School

•Questions?•Questions?