SABA 2010 Classes

Unfortunately all seven of the beginning classes scheduled for 2010 have been filled and there are waiting lists. While a class is certainly worthwhile consider alternatives, but don't let the lack of the class sidetrack your pursuit of beekeeping. Find a beekeepers group in your area, if there are no formal groups seek out other beekeepers and ask their assistance in mentoring your progress. Most beekeepers are very willing to share their experience. Also with the guidance of some basic beekeeping books the bees will help you learn. Watch our web site for future classes and when the become available book early.  

Class Closed - Intermediate Beekeeping              Saturday June 19, 2010      Dr. Eric Mussen

Class Closed - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping   Saturday July 17, 2010       Serge Labesque

Sign up early! Seating is limited!

All of the classes will be presented at the Sacramento County Department of Agriculture building at 4145 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA.  The course hours are 8:30 am to approximately 4:30 pm.  The instruction will start at 8:30; registration starts at 7:30 am.
Each course fee is $35.00 ($30.00 for SABA members). To provide lead time to prepare handouts and other necessary arrangements, registration is required by the Monday before the course date.  Late registration will require specific approval of a course coordinator.

These courses are an incredible value, the instructors are TOP NOTCH.  

Serge Labesque has been keeping bees for nearly 15 years.  He teaches beekeeping at Sonoma Community College and is a published author of numerous articles on beekeeping.  Serge is an innovator and follows natural beekeeping practices using NO chemicals in his colonies.

Randy Oliver started beekeeping in his teens, he commercially works approximately 500 colonies leasing his bees for pollination and also selling packaged honey wholesale.  He is a researcher and much published author in prestigious bee journals, and a keen observer of honey bee behavior.

Dr. Eric Mussen is a nationally and internationally recognized expert on honey bees.  He is on staff at the University of California, Davis. He is a highly sought after speaker and has published numerous articles about various aspects of apiary science.

Because of differences in Serge’s and Randy’s style and process we strongly recommend that you take both of their beginning classes.  While there will be some redundancy, you will be presented a wide range of “how to’s” based on the styles of these experienced beekeepers.

More information is contained on individual course flyers and available on the SABA website, www.sacbeekeepers.org or by contacting one of the course coordinators:  Ernie Buda at 2211budae@att.net 916-761-3802 or Bruce Waln at bruce.i.waln@gmail.com.