lystn

Join Nicole and Joe Komperda AKA “Average Joe Beekeeper” as they chat about how to become a beekeeper and the Denver Broncos! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN How the Denver Broncos are helping bees Tried and tested resources on how to become a beekeeper Why we need bees How becoming a beekeeper helps bees The importance of learning how to become a beekeeper from local beekeeping groups How to find live beekeeping training online OUR GUEST Joe Komperda, the Average Joe Beekeeper, has kept bees in the Denver Metro area with his wife Debbie for 7 years. He has been certified as a Master Beekeeper by the University of Montana and runs 30 – 40 hives at numerous host locations including the historic 17 Mile House and Farm, Flat Acres Farm, Centennial Airport, numerous Hive Host Family properties, and the Denver Broncos Training Center.  RESOURCES a LINKS MENTIONED Average Joe Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Average-Joe-Beekeeper-577067782769542 How to become a beekeeper online training: Bee-Engaged: An Average Joe’s Guide to Basic Beekeeping” class will be offered via Zoom as a three-session class on Mondays, October 12, 19, and 26, 2020 at 6:30 pm. The class will run approximately 2 1/2 hours and will teach the Basics of Beekeeping. The class cost is $99 and there is a discount for additional participants from the same household. Find the link on the Average Facebook Page under events. Plant Select Webpage - https://plantselect.org Find Your Local Beekeeping Clubs - https://heritageacresmarket.com/find-your-local-beekeeping-club 12 Best Books for Beekeepers -   https://heritageacresmarket.com/books-for-beekeepers How To Start Beekeeping - https://heritageacresmarket.com/how-to-start-beekeeping/ Beekeeping Calendar - https://heritageacresmarket.com/beekeeping-calendar Text HONEYBEE to 44222 to sign up for our Beekeeping email newsletter Centennial Airport Bees News Video -  https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/the-centennial-airport-is-now-home-to-tens-of-thousands-of-bees Bronco Bees -  https://www.denverpost.com/2017/12/29/denver-broncos-honeybees/ *Denotes affiliate links SUPPORT THE SHOW Your support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes! View Our Favorites on Amazon* Shop HeritageAcresMarket.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Join our Hens a Hives Facebook Group Join our VIP Text Club Leave a question or comment on our podcast message page! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)