bees in other areas

[hannabee]

Hello, I am moving tot Vermont in the upcoming fall for college, and I was wondering the beekeeping differences compared to my current residence of sunny california? I know there are harsh winters, and was wondering certain precautions to take in beekeeping on the east coast :)

[yes2matt]

I think it would be a neat feature if you could sort members on this forum by location in the "members" section but I don't see that option. MODS!

Anyway, here's how I would go about it, and some of this you could do now.

I would google up a bee club (perhaps a "beekeepers association") that was local to my school. Try the town name, try the county name. I would make direct contact via email with the president of that club, introduce myself, and ask when/where they meet.  Ask if they have a "bee school" or similar new beekeeper outreach.  Then when I got there, I would attend meetings, make a couple friends, and ask local questions of the locals.

I would find out if my school had an entymology department, or agro-forestry maybe. Reach out in an email and find a prof who keeps bees. Some schools even have beekeeping courses. (WOW!)

Local folks will have local information, and beekeepers (almost) always are generous with their knowledge.

[BeeMaster2]

Matt,
That is something Robo would have to do if it is possible. Right ow I?m not going to ask him. Maybe in a few months you could bring this up again and we could see what happens.

Hanna,
Please update your location. It makes a difference when you ask a question as to what is the best answer. It is also required by the bylaws.
Jim Altmiller

[Michael Bush]

>I was wondering the beekeeping differences compared to my current residence of sunny california?

Well... everything to do with winter...

http://bushfarms.com/beeswinter.htm