If you’re just getting started with beekeeping or you’re a beekeeping expert, check out these online resources to get up-to-date information on honey bee husbandry and to participate in an ongoing national survey!
Materials for the 'newbee' beekeeper
If you're thinking about becoming a beekeeper or are looking for extra instruction, check out these featured Penn State course and instructional materials.
- Beekeeping 101 (Penn State's award-winning online beekeeping course)
- Beekeeping Basics (free pdf and hardcopy available for purchase)
- PSU Extension Learn Now Video on package installation
- Field Guide to Honey Bees and Their Maladies (free pdf and hardcopy available for purchase)
- The Pennsylvania Pollinator Protection Plan (P4) Summarizes the current state of pollinators in Pennsylvania, and provides recommendations for best practices and resources to support and expand pollinator populations. Chapter 4 specifically covers Best Practices for Beekeepers in Pennsylvania.
- Are you a local beekeeper? Meet other beekeepers by joining the Centre County Beekeepers Association and network with PA beekeepers through the PA State Beekeepers Association.
Help efforts to monitor honey bee colony loss
If you're already a beekeeper and would like to learn more about ongoing research efforts to track annual US colony losses and/or to contribute information about your colonies, join the Penn State Beescape Team or consider contributing to the national survey offered through the Bee Informed Partnership.
Extension Resources
Can't get enough information about honey bees and ongoing research? Check out these additional online resources, or visit the Penn State Bee Extension page!
