___ Alabama Master Beekeeper will be responsible for completing the re-certification process with in the three (3) year period following the certification.

___ Alabama Master Beekeeper must present to the Committee of Commissioners of Records, via the form provided;

  2 completed on Professional Development composed of two or more hours

  2 completed on Community Service

  2 competed on Professional Activities

___ Alabama Master Beekeeper is required to attend the ABA annual meeting.

Professional Development

1. Attend at least 3 regional, state, or national level beekeeping conferences or conventions.
2. Participate in a beekeeping related research or extension project conducted by an approved institution.
3. Complete coursework at a recognized or approved educational provider.
4. Acquire other bee related training as approved by the Board of Directors (working with a commercial beekeeper, receiving in their instruction from a recognized expert beekeeper, etc.).
5. Completing an extension sponsored master gardener program.
6. Acquire a personal pesticide applicator license.
7. Complete a short course in small-scale Queen rearing offered by an approved instructor.
8. Complete training in instrumental insemination from an approved instructional source. This could include online instruction, course work in an academic setting, instruction from a recognized expert in the field, or other board approved avenues.
9. Achieve certification as either a Welsh Honey Judge or as an American Honey Judge.
10. Complete any approved course or training on a bee related topic (such as diseases, pests, genetic development and patterns, environmental threats, etc.).
11. Other: with prior approval of the Alabama Master Beekeepers Board of Directors.

Professional Activities

1. Preparing and presenting at least 3 classes (at any approved level) at the Alabama Master Beekeepers training course. This can be in combination of course taught over a three-year period or a set of courses designed for different levels (Apprentice, Journeyman, or Master) at a single conference.
2. Prepare and/or present a workshop at a regional, state, national or international beekeepers conference or convention. This could include being a member of a panel discussion group at a conference or convention.
3. Serve 2 or more years as an officer in a local, regional, state, or national beekeeping organization. This can be in combination of 2 or more authorizations.
4. Serve as either a judge or as a steward at a regional, state, or national event such as a county fair, state fair or certified honey competition.
5. Attend at least 3 regional, state, or national level beekeeping conferences or conventions.
6. Publishing an article on the subject of beekeeping in a beekeeping periodical.
7. Visit and observe apiaries in regions other than our own and make a record – to be shared in an approved venue – of your experiences and acquired knowledge of methods and practices used by beekeepers in other regions.
8. Create and host a beekeeping forum on the Internet or serve as a sub forum moderator on an established form site for at least one year.
9. Serve as a mentor for one or more beekeepers in rolled in the Apprentice or Journeyman level of the Alabama Master Beekeepers course.
10. Other: with prior approval of the Alabama Master Beekeepers Board of Directors.

Community Service

1. Preparing and presenting a program on 1st responder practices related to honeybee sting incidents. This could be geared toward professional 1st responder groups such as fire and rescue services, medical practitioners, or public service groups (schools, senior centers, etc.).
2. Prepare and/or present a workshop at a regional, state, national or international non-beekeepers conference or convention. This could include being a member of a panel discussion group at a conference or convention.
3. Guide and assist in the establishment of honeybee hives in a public, community, or school garden. This should include all aspects of setting up an apiary as well as providing the mentoring necessary for a successful establishment.
4. Serve in a faculty capacity at a regional, state, or national level beekeeper’s event ( this includes working in food services, technical services, information desks, etc.)..
5. Being recognized as a beekeeping expert and appearing on television, radio, or in a newspaper as such.
6. Publish an article on the subject of beekeeping in a beekeeping periodical.
7. Publish an article on beekeeping in a non-beekeeping periodical. (Please note that you may not publish the same article in both periodical types for your dual credit.)
8. Preparing and presenting a program on beekeeping, bee biology, or general interest topics related to beekeeping for public or community groups such as schools, gardening groups, or senior centers.
9. Other: with prior approval of the Alabama Master Beekeepers Board of Directors.

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Alabama Beekeepers Association 100th Year Celebration!!

Everyone worked so hard on this conference. It was the best conference we have put together so far. Scott Lucas where were you when we made this picture?

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The Alabama Master Beekeepers (AMB) program consists of hands-on beekeeping experience, independent study and limited coursework.  The candidates progress through increasing levels of expertise through rigorous testing.  An Alabama Master Beekeeper must indicate a high level of beekeeping expertise together with the ability to educate others to become accomplished beekeepers.

2023 Alabama Master Beekeepers Classes and Testing

Alabama Master Beekeepers Classes and Testing are scheduled for July 27-29, 2023 at the Clanton Conference and Performing Arts Center at Jefferson State Community College in Clanton, Alabama. Come learn beekeeping from the masters, and work toward becoming a Master Beekeeper. We will have classes for the beginner through masters.

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The Alabama Beekeepers Association Annual Fall Conference will be September 15th and 16th at the Clanton Conference and Performing Arts Center, Clanton Alabama.

Tickets are $80.00 to attend both days and includes meals.
Friday only ticket is $50.00 and it include lunch and a nice dinner that night.
Saturday only ticket is $40.00 and it include lunch.

Early Registration ends August 31st. You can still buy tickes at the door on day of the event but will not include meals.

So follow the link below to preregister before August 31st.

/fallConference

Vendors you can buy supplies from at the conference.

B Z Bee Honey 205-660-3040
Bee Creek Farms 205-482-6943 Pre-Orders
Blue Ridge Honey Company 706-782-6722 Pre-Orders
Busy Bee Designs 850-272-1953
Butler Bees 205-695-3779
Dadant&Sons 386-454-0237 Pre-Orders
Foxhound Bee Company 205-607-2051 Pre-Orders
Lookout Mountain Honeybees 256-523-4767 Pre-Orders
Mann Lake 800-880-7694 Pre-Orders
Millerbees Mfg 731-695-6960 Pre-Orders
Oxavap 803-225-5198
Pacsirta Farms 256-504-7808
Pigeon Mountain 706-638-1491 Pre-Orders
Rossman Apiaries 229-985-7200 Pre-Orders
T & A Bees 256-331-2337 Pre-Orders
Tri-Bee 904-312-4727
West Alabama Bee Company 205-886-7517 Pre-Orders

Will post speakers when the information is available.

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