Beekeeping Bootcamp

Department of Entomology

Description:

In Beekeeping Bootcamp, you will learn about honey bee biology and behavior, as well as the significance of honey bees for pollination and food production. You will also learn how to set up and manage beehives, including hive construction, hive placement considerations, equipment selection, and combating common hive issues. Harvesting and processing honey and other bee products will also be addressed.

To successfully complete the microcredential and earn a digital badge, you must achieve a minimum passing score of 80% on each quiz.

Instructor: Brian McCornack

Professor and Department Head – Department of Entomology

More information:
microcred@k-state.edu

LEVEL

Foundational

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

Anyone

CREDIT OR NONCREDIT

Noncredit

INSTRUCTION METHOD

Online

TIME TO COMPLETE

Days

SKILLS OBTAINED

Critical Thinking

Agricultural Management

Poblem Solving

Time Management

Environmental Awareness

Agribusiness