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Beekeeping 101

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Beekeeping 101

Time: February 28, 2017 from 7pm to 9pm
Location: Grey County Agricultural Services Centre Boardroom
Street: 206 Toronto St S
City/Town: Markdale
Website or Map: http://www.greyagservices.ca/…
Phone: 519 986-3756
Event Type: course
Organized By: Grey County Agricultural Services Centre
Latest Activity: Jan 4, 2017

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Event Description

The honey bee and beekeeping has been a popular subject in the agriculture community.  Hugh Simpson, a commercial beekeeper in Grey County, will present the basic information about getting started in beekeeping.  He will provide his "top 10 list" of things to know for the new beekeeper. He'll present information about equipment, basic beekeeping, and honey production, as well as provide lots of time for discussion and questions on the subject. We hope you'll join us!

When?      Tues. Feb. 28, 2017, 7:00 to 9:30 pm

Cost?        $10.00 per person

Pre-Register By: Fri. Feb. 24, 2017

 

 

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