Spring 2026 MN Beekeeping Class & Nuc Bundle

  Spring is the best time to start a beehive, and taking a beekeeping class is the best way to avoid experiencing the dreaded hive collapse caused by varroa mites. The course will be taught by Brian Fredericksen, owner and founder who established Ames Farm in 1994 and has kept honeybees for over two decades.  The class is held Saturday May 2,  2026 12:00-3:30 pm at the Delano City Center. The class sells separately for $100 The bundle includes one of our bee nucs we sell separately for $200 so you are saving $25 when you buy the bundle. Click here for more info on the bee nucs.   Terms: class and nuc bundle are non refundable after 4/01/2026  Bee nucs purchased in this bundle will be available for pickup on or soon after 5/9/2026 The course is designed to give you an overview of the following:  History of Beekeeping  Honeybee Biology Hiveware/Equipment Disease & Pests of the Honeybee Year Around Hive Management  Queen Rearing Honey Production Honey Selling & Marketing As part o