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Real Beekeepers. Real Challenges. Coming This Spring.
Apply at www.TheBeekeepersAcademy.com . The Beekeepers Academy is bringing real-world and transformation to the screen — helping struggling beekeepers and those ready to expand, one yard at a time. There’s a quiet movement happening in backyards, barns, and bee sheds across the country — and soon, it’s coming to the screen. Earlier this year, an idea we’d been turning over for a while finally started taking shape — a television project that brings real beekeeping to life
The Beekeepers Academy presents: Fall FAQ Series
"Helping you build confidence, one question at a time" Beekeeping FAQ #2 : How Do I Check If My...
The Beekeepers Academy presents: Fall FAQ Series
"Helping you build confidence, one question at a time" Beekeeping FAQ #1: When Should I Start...
Teaching the University of Montana’s Queen Breeding Course
Professor Scott Debnam and I had the opportunity to teach the University of Montana’s Small-Scale Queen Breeding Course this summer. The...
Year One Wrapped: Cell Builder Efficiencies Research Update
We’ve just wrapped up the first year of our multi-year research project on cell builder efficiencies , and we’re thrilled to share a...
Grade Queens and Make a Call: Boost or Requeen?
When you come across a sluggish colony in midsummer, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is whether to boost it or requeen....
First Impressions: Jeometry Beewear Suit
Finally, a bee suit made for women—by a woman beekeeper. I couldn’t wait to share this with you. I just tried on the Jeometry Beewear...
Surprising New Insights into Brood Nest Temperatures from Dr. Debnam
Brood view through the "Hive Window" We’re excited to share some big news—Dr. Scott Debnam, co-owner of The Beekeepers Academy, has just...
Launching a Two-Year Study on Queen Cell Builder Efficiencies
At The Beekeepers Academy, research isn’t just something we talk about—it’s something we do. Today marks the official start of a new...
Nosema: The Silent Stressor in the Hive Part 3: How Beekeepers Are Managing It Today
If you’ve followed our series so far, you know that Nosema isn’t just a seasonal nuisance—it’s a parasite that slowly chips away at your...
Why Organic Sugar Can Harm Your Honey Bees
Discover the hidden risks of feeding bees organic sugar—and what to use instead. From The Beekeepers Academy. It might sound...
Nosema: The Silent Stressor in the Hive Part 2: Viral Load, Colony Collapse, and What We Might Be Missing
In the mid-2000s, beekeepers across the U.S. began reporting something strange. Colonies weren’t just dying—they were vanishing. One day...
Nosema: The Silent Stressor in the Hive
Part 1: What It Is, Where It Came From, and Why It Matters Most beekeepers know to watch for Varroa mites—but there’s another microscopic...
Buzzing with Innovation: My Journey from Beekeeping to 3D Printing
Meet our friend Andy at Magnolia Bee & Supply! The Beekeepers Academy collaborates with him on various projects, and we’re grateful for...
Mrs. B’s Honey Mustard
In this article, we’re happy to introduce our friend Mary, the creator of Mrs. B’s Honey Mustard . Both Professor Scott and I are big...
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Leading the Charge: Dr. Scott Debnam’s Latest Published Research
Dr. Scott Debnam I am proud to announce the publication of my paper titled " Energetic Costs of Raising Brood in Honey Bee Colonies Are...
“The Beekeepers Academy: Building a Stronger Beekeeping Community”
Welcome to The Beekeepers Academy As Professor Scott and I prepare to launch The Beekeepers Academy, I can’t help but reflect on the...
Building Community Where You Are: The Story of the Stilly Valley Bee Collective
The Stilly Valley Bee Collective was born out of a shared vision for sustainable and treatment-free beekeeping in the Stillagumish ...
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