Osceola County Beekeeping Classes

Contact Jessica Sullivan to be notified of upcoming beekeeping events: sullivan@ufl.edu

Kissimmee Valley Beekeeper's Association

All people interested in beekeeping are welcome to attend. Come learn, network, and buy bee supplies. Meetings held on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm at Extension Services, in Osceola Heritage Park: 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744.

Beekeeping Resources

• University of Florida Honeybee Research Lab- Bee College, Master Beekeeping program, newsletters and resources for Homeowners and Beekeepers.
• Florida Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry, Apiary Division- Statutes, rules, regulations for beekeeping in Florida.
• Pollinator Plants for Osceola County Landscapes
• eXtension Bee Health Site
• Florida State Beekeepers Association
• Florida Bee Protection website
• Scientific Beekeeping
• APIS Information Resource Center
• American Bee Journal online
• Bee Culture online magazine
• Pollinator Partnership
• American Beekeeping Federation
• Hive Inspection Checklist
• Doing Honey Bee Colony Splits
• Beekeeping Calendar for Osceola County, FL
• Varroa Mite Management in Bee Colonies
• Osceola County Plants for Pollinators