Online Beekeeping Resources & Education
While the internet is a fantastic tool for learning the science of apiculture, all beekeeping is local. A management technique that works perfectly for a colony in Florida or California might not be the right move for a hive wintering here on the Lower Eastern Shore!
While we highly encourage exploring online resources and national research, your absolute greatest resource will always be the beekeepers in your own backyard. Joining a local club connects you to hands-on mentorship, region-specific advice on seasonal forage and pest management, and a supportive community of neighbors who know exactly what your bees are experiencing right now.
To help supplement your local mentorship, here is an evolving list of online resources for beekeepers, ranging from local organizations and national research hubs to trusted online equipment suppliers.
Essential Industry Publications
The American Bee Journal was established in 1861 by Samuel Wagner and has been published continuously since that time, except for a brief period during the Civil War. The Journal has the honor of being the oldest English language beekeeping publication in the world. Today, Dadant and Sons has the privilege of publishing the American Bee Journal for subscribers throughout the world. Readership is concentrated among hobby and commercial beekeepers, bee supply dealers, queen breeders, package-bee shippers, honey packers, and entomologists.
Stay informed on the latest in bee culture with articles by experts, our exclusive monthly honey report, disease management tips, and a dash of history and humor. A must-have for all beekeepers! Published since 1873 in Medina, OH.
Recommended Reading: The Beekeeper's Bookshelf
The Backyard Beekeeper by Kim Flottum
Beekeeping for Dummies by Howland Blackiston
The Beekeeper's Handbook by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabi
Honey Bee Biology and Beekeeping by Dr. Dewey M. Caron
Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees by Malcolm T. Sanford and Richard E. Bonney