Learn to Keep Bees in One Year

Our step-by-step process (described in the timeline below) will help you become a successful, sustainable Texas beekeeper.

April 2023

Step 1: Attend our one-day beekeeping management class

In this class, we will teach you a proven model and approach for keeping bees in Texas.

Attend a one-day beekeeping management class

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April 2023

April 2023

Step 2: Set up OFA Complete Hive

In this step, you will use our complete beekeeping kit to set up a nucleus beehive.

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April 2023

May 2023 - May 2024

Step 3: Enroll in Mentor Program

In 11 different sessions, spaced throughout the year, our mentoring sessions will help you apply what you've learned so that you can overcome challenges and be successful with keeping your bees.

Each mentoring session covers topics that are most relevant for that particular month of the year.

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May 2023 - May 2024

Every 2 weeks during the growing season

Step 4: Every two week inspections

Use our tracking sheets to record what's going on in your beehive.

We will review your results and work with you to determine what your bees need at each stage of hive development in order to thrive and be productive.

Every 2 weeks during the growing season

April 2024

Step 5: Create a beehive split

At the end of your first year, we'll teach you how to create a beehive split, which will double your number of beehives.

April 2024