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How to start a Hive Smoker
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Open up and inspect a bee hive
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Find and identify the Queen​
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Differentiate between the different elements of a hive (worker bees, drone bees, honey, eggs, brood, etc)
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Do a hive "split" by starting a "nuc" hive
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Introduce and rear a new Queen
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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 serious some of life's most important questions? 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 either of these applies to you, then this apprenticeship is for you!
The 9-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 what the Bible says about farming (and it does say a lot!) and learn how it applies to your life. 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.
Of course you will get lots of chances to get to the fun work of learning the joy and centuries-old art of keeping bees, while also making a meaningful contribution to the growing farm-based community of Gathering Table Farms.
Who is it for?
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Men 16 years and older
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Those who feel "stuck" in life or have a desire to find a greater sense of meaning and purpose
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Have an interest in learning bee keeping
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Open to learning what the Bible says about farming and how it applies to your life
When & Where is it?
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Starts Spring 2025
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9-month program
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Meet 2-3 times per month
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Flexible Days
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At the Bee Farm in Clovis
ONLY TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Application deadline March 31
Gathering Table Farms is a not-for-profit ministry, and the Bee Keeping Apprenticeship is considered volunteer work without monetary compensation. By going through the 9-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.
Please reach out with any questions to: gatheringtablefarms@gmail.com

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