Join Erin Jenkins, Florida's State Apiary Inspector, for an insightful session on what it takes to start your beekeeping journey while adhering to Florida's state regulations. Whether you're a novice beekeeper or a season beekeeper wanting to get current on the latest regulations, Erin will cover essential steps to set up and maintain your apiary, from understanding state requirements to best practices for healthy and compliant beekeeping. This session is perfect for anyone looking to dive into the world of beekeeping while ensuring they follow the guidelines to support both their bees and the environment.
Erin Jenkins serves as the State Apiarist for Florida within the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Bureau of Plant & Apiary Inspection. In this role, she oversees the health and regulation of honey bee colonies across the state, working to prevent the introduction and spread of pests and diseases that could impact Florida's beekeeping industry
FREE for Members, $10 for non-members
Location: Pine Jog Environmental Center
Address: 6301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Date: February 7, 2025
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