UF/IFAS Bee College
Bee College is a training event for beekeepers of all experience levels held in Gainesville and other locations in Florida. Bee College participants get the opportunity to learn about honey bees and beekeeping from state experts. Class topics include beginner beekeeping courses, in-hive skill practice, research updates, value-added products, and more! Click here to sign up for emails about Bee College events.
REGISTRATION FOR 2025 SUMMER BEE COLLEGE IS OPEN! CLICK HERE for more information or to register!
10% off discounts available for 2-day tickets to active-duty military members, retired veterans, first responders, Florida State Beekeepers Association (FSBA) members, active members of the UF/IFAS Master Beekeeper, Master Gardener, Master Naturalist or 4-H Youth Development Programs, and anyone under 18 years of age. Contact honeybee@ifas.ufl.edu for the promo code to use at checkout.
Bee Clubs/Associations can purchase a 2-day ticket at a discounted rate ($160) to raffle off to your club's members. Only one discounted ticket is allowed per club. Contact the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Lab for instructions how to purchase.
Questions about Bee College? Contact us!
UF/IFAS HBREL Extension Team
honeybee@ifas.ufl.edu
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Current and Past Bee College Schedules
- 2024 Spring Bee College Agenda
- 2024 Summer Bee College Agenda
- 2025 UF/IFAS Spring Bee College SCHEDULE
- 2025 UF/IFAS Spring Bee College Program This document is intended to take the place of a printed event program and includes the Spring Bee College course goals and objectives, speaker biographies and contact emails, topic tracks which follow a particular theme, and information from our amazing sponsors!
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Vendor Information
Vendor spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis while also considering a diversity of products and services in limited space. All those interested in vending at Bee College must first apply. Please contact us at honeybee@ifas.ufl.edu for more information. Submission of an application is not a guarantee of a vendor space.
Save The Date: UF/IFAS Summer Bee College will be held August 22-23, 2025 in Seminole, FL.