An evaluation of fieldwork demonstrating application of effective management techniques learned in the coursework.Please note, this section is the in-person version of the field examination and will be held at Dyce Lab, Cornell University, in Ithaca, New York. Students are expected to supply their own protective gear. Thin medical gloves are permitted, but leather gloves are not. Examples of techniques to be demonstrated include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Performing a split
  • Performing a merge
  • Making a nuc
  • Performing proper inspections
  • Identifying pests and diseases
  • Monitoring for pests and diseases
  • Handling queens
  • Assessing the nutrition of the colony
  • Troubleshooting issues

Students must score 70% or higher on their field examination in order to pass this component of the final examination.

Additional information surrounding preparation and what to expect will be provided in the Master Beekeeping Exam Series Overview course.

The following courses are required to be completed before taking this course:

  • Honey Bee Evolution, Biology, and Behavior
  • The Science and Art of Beekeeping
  • Managing Pests and Diseases
  • The Rewards and Contributions of Beekeeping
  • Master Beekeeping Exam Series Overview
 
  • Beekeepers with at least three years of experience
  • Beekeepers seeking advanced depth and breadth of knowledge to increase the success of their operation, extend their business opportunities, and gain credibility as a resource in the beekeeping community
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