An in-depth beekeeping education can take years to complete requiring study and hands-on experience. However, you can begin beekeeping by learning some basic facts and techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Begin your beekeeping education with various sources: beekeeping books, courses (in-person or online), beekeeping associations, beekeeping blogs and forums, and YouTube videos. Books and courses are the best places to start as they present information in an organized, orderly fashion.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we will provide details about the best sources for how to learn beekeeping. Keep in mind that a lot of beekeeping advice is a mixture of facts and opinions, so it is wise to use multiple sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are the three best beekeeping books for beginners and will help you get through your first couple of years of beekeeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each of these books discusses various types of beehives. However, they tend to focus primarily on the most popular Langstroth hive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beginning with “fun facts,” The Beekeeper’s Handbook is full of valuable information to both beginning and experienced beekeepers, supported by over 100 detailed illustrations and a glossary of terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A fun fact example: It takes 12 honey bees to make one teaspoon of honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Beekeeper\u2019s Handbook <\/em>covers how to start beekeeping and includes more advanced topics such as queen rearing and particular management problems<\/strong>. This book can serve as a primary reference source for years.The authors are credentialed, experienced beekeepers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBeekeeping Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Beekeeper\u2019s Handbook <\/em>by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n