FWBVBA Veteran Beekeeper Remote Learning Program
Free Honeybee/Beekeeper Education to Qualified Veterans!
Live too far away from our Apiary to be a part of the FWBVBA’s Veteran Beekeeper Program? Not a problem… you can still learn about honeybees and beekeeping!
The FWBVBA Veteran Beekeeper Remote Learning Program is designed for experienced and aspiring Veteran Beekeepers who live too far away from the Association and our Apiary. While the Association won’t be able to donate bees and equipment to gain hands-on experience, veterans can still learn remotely by taking the Veteran Beekeeper Beginners and Advanced Beekeeper Course. These Courses are free to qualified veterans and are hybrid (in-person/Zoom) classes. Self-paced online courses and classes are also available.
Course starting Feb. 3RD!
FWBVBA Veteran Beekeeper Remote Learning Program Benefits:
- Access to FWBVBA Veteran Beekeeper Beginners and Advanced Beekeeper Courses. Self-paced online courses and classes are also available.
- Access to FWBVBA Veteran Beekeeper Program meetings for beekeeping support
Must be able to provide valid veteran status documentation (i.e. government issued identification, DD-214).
Interested veterans should contact Jennifer King, Program Coordinator/Veteran Beekeeper Educator, by phone (304) 876-3832 or email (info@vetbees.org).
Helping veterans to become successful beekeepers!
Veteran Beekeeper Program
- Two year training program.
- Provides free bee education.
- Provides free placement for veterans’ hives.
- One hive with bees is donated to the Veteran Beekeeper’s educational experience to learn honeybees.
Sign up!
A desire to learn beekeeping, proof of veteran status, and completing the Association’s Beginner Beekeeping Course is needed for a veteran to enroll in the program.
Beekeeping for Success!
Provides opportunities for veterans to learn beekeeping as hobby or as a career.