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UW-Madison Beekeeping Short Course

Feb 13 - Feb 15 | Madison, WI | UW Extension | $
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.

Cost:
General: $350 early/$400 regular registration
Students: $150 early/$200 regular registration

Early bird registration ends January 13, 2026, registration closes February 6, 2026.

SPACE IS LIMITED

Accommodations: A block of rooms have been reserved at the nearby Springhill Suites for course participants at a reduced rate of $110/night including breakfast and parking. To reserve a room, please use this link.

Schedule at a glance:
Friday, February 13: 1pm – 5pm, reception 5-6pm
Saturday, February 14: 8:30-5pm
Sunday, February 15: 9am – 1pm

The UW-Madison Beekeeping Short Course is presented by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Entomology in collaboration with the UW Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC) and the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association (WHPA). This course is supported by a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP).