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2026 BEE KEEPING

APPRENTICESHIP

Facing fears, finding courage, and discovering purpose through bee keeping

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Application deadline March 31

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  • How to start a Hive Smoker

  • Open up and inspect a bee hive

  • Find and identify the Queen​

  • Differentiate between the different elements of a hive (worker bees, drone bees, honey, eggs, brood, etc)

  • Do a hive "split" by starting a "nuc" hive

  • Introduce and rear a new Queen

  • Harvest, market and sell honey

LEARN THE BASICS OF
BEE KEEPING

WHILE DISCOVERING ANSWERS TO LIFE'S QUESTIONS

Have you ever asked, "Who am I?" Or "What am I here for?"

 

Have you ever taken some of life's most important questions seriously? Such as "Who am I?" or "What am I here for?" Or maybe you feel "stuck" in life and desire to go deeper into finding your purpose or calling. If any of these apply to you, then this apprenticeship is for you! 

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This year, we are partnering with Hives for Heroes, an organization that helps veterans, service members and first-responders find healing and hope through beekeeping, mentoring, and community. Gathering Table Farms is a designated "mentor" with Hives for Heroes, making our apprenticeship available to veterans, service members, and first responders who are interested in learning beekeeping. By going through the 5-month apprenticeship, you will learn valuable skills needed to help start your own bee hives as a hobby or venture of your own. In addition, you will leave the program with a greater sense of purpose and direction for your life.

The 5-month Bee Keeping Apprenticeship is more than just a chance to learn about bees. Way more! It is an opportunity to have real, honest conversations about life. To explore together what the Bible says about agriculture and how it applies to our lives. The purpose is to help discover answers to life's important questions in the context of community and to work on applying what we learn to our lives.

You can look forward to the joy of learning the centuries-old art of keeping bees while also making meaningful connections and friendships with others in our community.

Who is it for?

  • Men 16 years and older

  • Veterans, service members, and first responders*

  • Anyone who feels "stuck" in life or has a desire to find a greater sense of meaning and purpose

  • Anyone who has an interest in learning beekeeping

  • Anyone open to learning what the Bible says about agriculture and how it applies to their life

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*You do not have to have a military or service member background to apply for the apprenticeship.

When & Where is it?

  • May - September 2026

  • Every 1st and 3rd Saturday

  • 8:30am -11:30am

  • Near Clovis, California (exact location TBD)

ONLY 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE!

Application deadline March 31

Gathering Table Farms is a faith-based local ministry in Clovis, Ca. This is our fifth year keeping bees, and we currently have around 20 beehives. Check out our blog Bees & Our Story for more about our bees. We are excited and honored to come alongside you on your beekeeping journey!

Please reach out to Jeff with any questions (559) 370-8244 or email us at gatheringtablefarms@gmail.com.

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©2026 Gathering Table Farms, a faith-based local ministry in Clovis, Ca.

Learn more about us at gomission.church.net

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