UW-Madison Beekeeping Short Course
February 13 @ 1:00 pm - February 15 @ 1:00 pm
Participants will have the opportunity to attend multiple sessions where they will gain knowledge related to the following topics:
- Basic beekeeping practices and basic bee biology
- Disease management and sustainable year-round hive management
- Business and financial planning for building a beekeeping business including insurance and liability of a beekeeping business
- Marketing and promotion of honey and wax products as well as supply chain access
- Expanding product lines including regulations and insurance requirements for the sale of non-honey bee products
Intended audience: Beginning and intermediate beekeepers interested in building or growing their beekeeping business.
Friday, February 13, 2026 – Sunday, February 15
UW Extension Building, 3500 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705
Free parking. Lunch (Sat/Sun) and snacks will be provided.