The Ten Mistakes All New Beekeepers Make
Sustainable Agriculture
Keith Fielder
County Extension Coordinator
University of Georgia
Eatonton
Abstract
Interest in beekeeping has increased tremendously in recent years due to demand for locally produced foods and widely expanded pollination needs. Apiculture is also extremely attractive as an agricultural production system for those with limited land resources. With the surge in interest has come a surge in questionable formation available to new beekeepers via internet sources. Seeking information from undependable sources regularly leads the neophyte astray resulting in significant monetary losses and a negative experience. This educational presentation frames the ten most common mistakes made by new beekeepers and provides the extension agent with simple, constructive advice which can lead to a productive and rewarding experience for the bee keeper.
Authors: Keith Fielder
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Keith Fielder County Extension Coordinator, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension , Georgia, 31024