How To Become A Beekeeper & The Denver Broncos ft Joe Komperda the "Average Joe Beekeeper"

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 & 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/