Alabama Beekeepers Association
Master Beekeeper Program
Alabama kicked off a new Master Beekeepers certification Program at the 2011 annual State Convention with apprentice level classes and exams. Journeyman level classes and exams will be offered at the 2012 annual convention along with the second offering of the Apprentice level. The program is open to all area beekeepers that meet the minimum qualification requirements. Click here for a program description, levels offered and minimum requirements.
The cost of the test for the Apprentice class and exam was $40.00 per student. Click here for an application for the apprentice program. An application form will also be included in the upcoming issues of the ABA newsletter "The Stinger".
In order to apply for any of the Master beekeeping programs, you must be a member of the Alabama Beekeepers Association and your bees must be registered with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industry. Click here for an application for membership in the Alabama Beekeepers Association (annual membership fee $10). Click here for the forms necessary to register your bees with the Department of Agriculture and Industry (Annual fee based on the number of hives).
If you have any questions or comments, please contact David Kelton , Chairman of the Master Beekeepers Program committee or any of the committee members listed below
David Kelton drkswire@hotmail.com 256-523-4767 or 256-441-2887 Chairman
Allyson Andrews jandrews1@elmore.rr.com 334-541-5262
Jimmy Carmack purealabamahoney@yahoo.com 205-854-8334
David Ellis ellisbuzz@bellsouth.net 205-647-0729
Danny Skillman skilld@hopper.net 205-589-2380 or 205-237-4982
Damon Wallace damonwallace.beeman@gmail.com 334-745-5312
Gerry Whitaker beeginnings@yahoo.com 334-894-2077
This is a new program so please check back here for updates.
Created 10/11/11 brf