Bee Breeding Workshop: Advanced Topics and Varroa Resistance

What an incredible time in Australian beekeeping!  This new world order Varroa has created will push us to our limits and require our relationship with our honey bees and businesses to be stronger than ever before.  Are you ready?
 
Our February workshop will help get you there.  We will do a deep dive on honey bee biology and genetics and their interactions with the environment. 
 
We will specifically focus on bee breeding through systematic selection and the drone's contribution to genetic improvement.  The goal is Varroa Resistance.
 
LOCATION: Benalla VIC area
 
TIMING: February 7-9, 2025
 
PREREQUSITE: For experienced beekeepers only.  Must either have a minimum of three years in a commercial setting or 10 years of beekeeping experience.  This is an ADVANCED COURSE.
 
PRICE: $1230+GST
 
IF POSSIBLE PLEASE PAY BY BANK TRANSFER!  Bank fees are between 1.75% and 3% + .30c processing fee!  This small business thanks you!!
 
BSB: 063-506
Acct: 1099 9667
 
Delivered by Dr. Jody Gerdts and Special guests TBD
 
Registration includes morning and afternoon teas. Detailed information will be sent to participants prior to the workshop.