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Title: Learner needs coach
Post by: falconflyer23 on June 26, 2012, 03:34:11 pm

Hi all,

I joined this forum because I want to learn all about beekeeping so I can start beekeeping on my own next season. I live in Columbia, SC right now. I went to university to study wildlife and think it is time to start beekeeping. I just have no idea where to begin. I have read lots about it and watched youtube videos and "Vanishing of the bees". These inspired me to take the plunge and start seriously becoming a beekeeper. Right now, I am looking for someone to show me the ropes. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Daniel

Title: Re: Learner needs coach
Post by: AllenF on June 26, 2012, 03:45:34 pm

Welcome to the forum.   There are quite a few beeks on the forum from SC.   And there is a lot to be learned from the posts here also.   

Title: Re: Learner needs coach
Post by: David McLeod on June 26, 2012, 04:02:14 pm

Welcome to the addiction. I, too, fool with wildlife and bees which is a great combination.  Columbia is a beautiful town and if I were closer would be more than happy to have you come peek into my hives.

Title: Re: Learner needs coach
Post by: danno on June 26, 2012, 04:23:35 pm

"falconflyer"   do you have a bird?   I'm on the right of this pic
(http://s11.postimage.org/esxfeni7j/MVC_007_F_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/esxfeni7j/)

Title: Re: Learner needs coach
Post by: Joe D on June 27, 2012, 02:05:17 am

Welcome to the forum, Daniel.  You can also check into a local bee club.  I have been to and gone through Columbia several times.  Have several relatives there and Sumter and friends on lake murry.  Good luck, and it is addictive.



Joe

Title: Re: Learner needs coach
Post by: indypartridge on June 27, 2012, 07:31:27 am

Definitely check out any area bee clubs. Clubs often offer beginner's classes, and are great places to find mentors and get connected to nearby beekeepers:
http://www.scstatebeekeepers.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1213126 (http://www.scstatebeekeepers.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1213126)

Title: Re: Learner needs coach
Post by: specialkayme on July 07, 2012, 09:32:27 am

Welcome to the site!