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SUMMARY:Texas Master Beekeeper Program - Apprentice Level
DESCRIPTION:Texas A&M AgriLife is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Texas Master Beekeeper Program (TMBP)\, a 10-week course at both the Apprentice and Advanced levels. These courses are designed to provide structured\, research-based education to help beekeepers build knowledge and progress through the Texas Master Beekeeper Program. \nCourse details: \n\n10-week guided online course\nWeekly modules and lessons\nSelf-paced access with scheduled weekly progression\nSuitable for all beekeepers\n\nRegistration links: \n\nApprentice Level\n\nRequirements: None\nSession Day: Mondays\nTime: 9 a.m. – noon\nDates: February 16 – April 20\, 2026\n\n\nAdvanced Level\n\nRequirements: Took Apprentice Level\nSession Day: Tuesdays\nTime: 9 a.m. – noon\nDates: February 17 – April 21\, 2026\n\n\n\nBoth courses are now hosted on the new permanent AgriLife Learn platform\, where participants will have indefinite access to course materials. As we continue expanding the Texas Master Beekeeper Program\, additional trainings — including the Master level and future specialty courses — will also be housed on this site. This will create a centralized learning hub for Texas beekeepers. \nFor beekeepers who took the courses last year\, we will add you to the new platform! \nWe are also adding hands-on experiences to the course. We will provide more information about these regional field days in the near future. However\, all beekeepers registered for the 10-week course will have access to the in-hive sessions. We expect those to be located in Overton\, Fort Worth\, Lubbock\, Kerrville\, and Houston in the spring (April-May). \nPlease do not hesitate to reach out with any questions! \nGarett Slater \nAssistant Professor and Honey Bee Extension Entomologist\nDepartment of Entomology | Texas A&M AgriLife\n1710 FM3053 |  Overton\, TX 75684\nPh: 701-928-0418 | garett.slater@ag.tamu.edu
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/texas-master-beekeeper-program-apprentice-level/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Texas Master Beekeeper Program - Advanced Level
DESCRIPTION:Texas A&M AgriLife is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Texas Master Beekeeper Program (TMBP)\, a 10-week course at both the Apprentice and Advanced levels. These courses are designed to provide structured\, research-based education to help beekeepers build knowledge and progress through the Texas Master Beekeeper Program. \nCourse details: \n\n10-week guided online course\nWeekly modules and lessons\nSelf-paced access with scheduled weekly progression\nSuitable for all beekeepers\n\nRegistration links: \n\nApprentice Level\n\nRequirements: None\nSession Day: Mondays\nTime: 9 a.m. – noon\nDates: February 16 – April 20\, 2026\n\n\nAdvanced Level\n\nRequirements: Took Apprentice Level\nSession Day: Tuesdays\nTime: 9 a.m. – noon\nDates: February 17 – April 21\, 2026\n\n\n\nBoth courses are now hosted on the new permanent AgriLife Learn platform\, where participants will have indefinite access to course materials. As we continue expanding the Texas Master Beekeeper Program\, additional trainings — including the Master level and future specialty courses — will also be housed on this site. This will create a centralized learning hub for Texas beekeepers. \nFor beekeepers who took the courses last year\, we will add you to the new platform! \nWe are also adding hands-on experiences to the course. We will provide more information about these regional field days in the near future. However\, all beekeepers registered for the 10-week course will have access to the in-hive sessions. We expect those to be located in Overton\, Fort Worth\, Lubbock\, Kerrville\, and Houston in the spring (April-May). \nPlease do not hesitate to reach out with any questions! \nGarett Slater \nAssistant Professor and Honey Bee Extension Entomologist\nDepartment of Entomology | Texas A&M AgriLife\n1710 FM3053 |  Overton\, TX 75684\nPh: 701-928-0418 | garett.slater@ag.tamu.edu
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/texas-master-beekeeper-program-advanced-level/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:East Texas Beekeeping Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the East Texas Beekeeping Field Day! \nDate: April 11\, 2026\nLocation: 1710 FM 3053\, Overton\, TX 75684\n**Time:** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Lunch included) \nGet ready to deepen your beekeeping knowledge at our East Texas Beekeeping Field Day! Choose from two informative sessions: \nBeekeeping 101 – $65\nPerfect for beginners\, this session covers: \n\nHoney bee biology\nHow to get started in beekeeping\nAnnual management practices\nManaging Varroa mites\nIn-hive inspections\n\nQueen Rearing – $75\nTake your skills to the next level with hands-on training in this advanced session: \n\nGrafting practice\nUnderstanding queen and drone biology\nSelecting breeder colonies\nSetting up cell builders and mating processes\n\nRegister Now!\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and network with fellow beekeepers. \nFor more information\, please get in touch with Garett at garett.slater@ag.tamu.edu. \n[Click here to register!](https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=873722&) \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 🐝
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/east-texas-beekeeping-field-day/
LOCATION:Overton Research Center\, 1710 N FM 3053\, Overton\, TX\, 75684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T090000
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SUMMARY:Texas Master Beekeeper Program - Apprentice Level
DESCRIPTION:Texas A&M AgriLife is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Texas Master Beekeeper Program (TMBP)\, a 10-week course at both the Apprentice and Advanced levels. These courses are designed to provide structured\, research-based education to help beekeepers build knowledge and progress through the Texas Master Beekeeper Program. \nCourse details: \n\n10-week guided online course\nWeekly modules and lessons\nSelf-paced access with scheduled weekly progression\nSuitable for all beekeepers\n\nRegistration links: \n\nApprentice Level\n\nRequirements: None\nSession Day: Mondays\nTime: 9 a.m. – noon\nDates: February 16 – April 20\, 2026\n\n\nAdvanced Level\n\nRequirements: Took Apprentice Level\nSession Day: Tuesdays\nTime: 9 a.m. – noon\nDates: February 17 – April 21\, 2026\n\n\n\nBoth courses are now hosted on the new permanent AgriLife Learn platform\, where participants will have indefinite access to course materials. As we continue expanding the Texas Master Beekeeper Program\, additional trainings — including the Master level and future specialty courses — will also be housed on this site. This will create a centralized learning hub for Texas beekeepers. \nFor beekeepers who took the courses last year\, we will add you to the new platform! \nWe are also adding hands-on experiences to the course. We will provide more information about these regional field days in the near future. However\, all beekeepers registered for the 10-week course will have access to the in-hive sessions. We expect those to be located in Overton\, Fort Worth\, Lubbock\, Kerrville\, and Houston in the spring (April-May). \nPlease do not hesitate to reach out with any questions! \nGarett Slater \nAssistant Professor and Honey Bee Extension Entomologist\nDepartment of Entomology | Texas A&M AgriLife\n1710 FM3053 |  Overton\, TX 75684\nPh: 701-928-0418 | garett.slater@ag.tamu.edu
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/texas-master-beekeeper-program-apprentice-level/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T090000
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SUMMARY:Texas Master Beekeeper Program - Advanced Level
DESCRIPTION:Texas A&M AgriLife is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Texas Master Beekeeper Program (TMBP)\, a 10-week course at both the Apprentice and Advanced levels. These courses are designed to provide structured\, research-based education to help beekeepers build knowledge and progress through the Texas Master Beekeeper Program. \nCourse details: \n\n10-week guided online course\nWeekly modules and lessons\nSelf-paced access with scheduled weekly progression\nSuitable for all beekeepers\n\nRegistration links: \n\nApprentice Level\n\nRequirements: None\nSession Day: Mondays\nTime: 9 a.m. – noon\nDates: February 16 – April 20\, 2026\n\n\nAdvanced Level\n\nRequirements: Took Apprentice Level\nSession Day: Tuesdays\nTime: 9 a.m. – noon\nDates: February 17 – April 21\, 2026\n\n\n\nBoth courses are now hosted on the new permanent AgriLife Learn platform\, where participants will have indefinite access to course materials. As we continue expanding the Texas Master Beekeeper Program\, additional trainings — including the Master level and future specialty courses — will also be housed on this site. This will create a centralized learning hub for Texas beekeepers. \nFor beekeepers who took the courses last year\, we will add you to the new platform! \nWe are also adding hands-on experiences to the course. We will provide more information about these regional field days in the near future. However\, all beekeepers registered for the 10-week course will have access to the in-hive sessions. We expect those to be located in Overton\, Fort Worth\, Lubbock\, Kerrville\, and Houston in the spring (April-May). \nPlease do not hesitate to reach out with any questions! \nGarett Slater \nAssistant Professor and Honey Bee Extension Entomologist\nDepartment of Entomology | Texas A&M AgriLife\n1710 FM3053 |  Overton\, TX 75684\nPh: 701-928-0418 | garett.slater@ag.tamu.edu
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/texas-master-beekeeper-program-advanced-level/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T120000
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SUMMARY:Tips for Edible Gardening
DESCRIPTION:This event will be a hosted by Dale Wade\, a Smith County Master Gardener. Dale will be discussing tips from Texas A&M Advanced Training designed to help get the most productive yields from your vegetable gardens. \nWhere:  Tyler Public Library\, 201 S. College Ave\, Tyler\nTime:     12:00 noon – 1:00 pm\nWhen:    April 17\, 2026 \nAll Library events are open to the public\, with seating becoming available beginning at 11:30 am.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/tips-for-edible-gardening/
LOCATION:Tyler Public Library\, 201 S. College Ave.\, Tyler\, TX\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T090000
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SUMMARY:Texas Master Beekeeper Program - Apprentice Level
DESCRIPTION:Texas A&M AgriLife is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Texas Master Beekeeper Program (TMBP)\, a 10-week course at both the Apprentice and Advanced levels. These courses are designed to provide structured\, research-based education to help beekeepers build knowledge and progress through the Texas Master Beekeeper Program. \nCourse details: \n\n10-week guided online course\nWeekly modules and lessons\nSelf-paced access with scheduled weekly progression\nSuitable for all beekeepers\n\nRegistration links: \n\nApprentice Level\n\nRequirements: None\nSession Day: Mondays\nTime: 9 a.m. – noon\nDates: February 16 – April 20\, 2026\n\n\nAdvanced Level\n\nRequirements: Took Apprentice Level\nSession Day: Tuesdays\nTime: 9 a.m. – noon\nDates: February 17 – April 21\, 2026\n\n\n\nBoth courses are now hosted on the new permanent AgriLife Learn platform\, where participants will have indefinite access to course materials. As we continue expanding the Texas Master Beekeeper Program\, additional trainings — including the Master level and future specialty courses — will also be housed on this site. This will create a centralized learning hub for Texas beekeepers. \nFor beekeepers who took the courses last year\, we will add you to the new platform! \nWe are also adding hands-on experiences to the course. We will provide more information about these regional field days in the near future. However\, all beekeepers registered for the 10-week course will have access to the in-hive sessions. We expect those to be located in Overton\, Fort Worth\, Lubbock\, Kerrville\, and Houston in the spring (April-May). \nPlease do not hesitate to reach out with any questions! \nGarett Slater \nAssistant Professor and Honey Bee Extension Entomologist\nDepartment of Entomology | Texas A&M AgriLife\n1710 FM3053 |  Overton\, TX 75684\nPh: 701-928-0418 | garett.slater@ag.tamu.edu
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/texas-master-beekeeper-program-apprentice-level/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T212209Z
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SUMMARY:Texas Master Beekeeper Program - Advanced Level
DESCRIPTION:Texas A&M AgriLife is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Texas Master Beekeeper Program (TMBP)\, a 10-week course at both the Apprentice and Advanced levels. These courses are designed to provide structured\, research-based education to help beekeepers build knowledge and progress through the Texas Master Beekeeper Program. \nCourse details: \n\n10-week guided online course\nWeekly modules and lessons\nSelf-paced access with scheduled weekly progression\nSuitable for all beekeepers\n\nRegistration links: \n\nApprentice Level\n\nRequirements: None\nSession Day: Mondays\nTime: 9 a.m. – noon\nDates: February 16 – April 20\, 2026\n\n\nAdvanced Level\n\nRequirements: Took Apprentice Level\nSession Day: Tuesdays\nTime: 9 a.m. – noon\nDates: February 17 – April 21\, 2026\n\n\n\nBoth courses are now hosted on the new permanent AgriLife Learn platform\, where participants will have indefinite access to course materials. As we continue expanding the Texas Master Beekeeper Program\, additional trainings — including the Master level and future specialty courses — will also be housed on this site. This will create a centralized learning hub for Texas beekeepers. \nFor beekeepers who took the courses last year\, we will add you to the new platform! \nWe are also adding hands-on experiences to the course. We will provide more information about these regional field days in the near future. However\, all beekeepers registered for the 10-week course will have access to the in-hive sessions. We expect those to be located in Overton\, Fort Worth\, Lubbock\, Kerrville\, and Houston in the spring (April-May). \nPlease do not hesitate to reach out with any questions! \nGarett Slater \nAssistant Professor and Honey Bee Extension Entomologist\nDepartment of Entomology | Texas A&M AgriLife\n1710 FM3053 |  Overton\, TX 75684\nPh: 701-928-0418 | garett.slater@ag.tamu.edu
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/texas-master-beekeeper-program-advanced-level/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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