wasba Education presented by Stanwood Camano beekeepers

This course is intended for the serious beekeeper who wants to learn more about beekeeping for their own knowledge and/or to become a sideliner or commercial beekeeper.

Journeyman Certification Requirements/Guidelines:

1. Be a member of the Washington State Beekeepers Association.
2. Be a member of a Local Organization (if possible).
3. Taken and passed the Apprentice Beekeeper Course or equivalent
4. After successfully completing the Apprentice Course:
   • Kept colonies for at least 3 years. (Exceptions may be made if the intent of the guidelines is met. Contact master@wasba.org)
   • Maintain a beekeeping journal for a minimum of 2 years.
   • Earn at least 35 Public Service Points.
   • Mentor a new beekeeper.
   • Take and pass the WASBA Journeyman Beekeeper Course with a score of no less than 85%.
   • Take and pass the Journeyman Field Test Report with a score of no less than 90%.

Please contact Steve Winchell (steve.winchell51@gmail.com)

 to get on the list for the next session.