Friday, February 13, 2026 – Sunday, February 15
UW Extension Building, 3500 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705
Free parking. Lunch (Sat/Sun) and snacks will be provided.
- Basic beekeeping practices and basic bee biology
- Disease management and sustainable year-round hive management
- Business and financial planning for building a beekeeping business including insurance and liability of a beekeeping business
- Marketing and promotion of honey and wax products as well as supply chain access
- Expanding product lines including regulations and insurance requirements for the sale of non-honey bee products
Intended audience: Beginning and intermediate beekeepers interested in building or growing their beekeeping business.
Cost:
- General: $350 early/$400 regular registration
- Students: $150 early/$200 regular registration
- Early bird registration ends January 13, 2026, registration closes February 8, 2026.
SPACE IS LIMITED
Accommodations: A block of rooms have been reserved at the nearby Springhill Suites for course participants at a reduced rate of $110/night including breakfast and parking. To reserve a room, please use this link. Hotel block closes January 14th!
Schedule at a glance:
- Friday, February 13: 1pm – 5pm, reception 5-6pm
- Saturday, February 14: 8:30-5pm
- Sunday, February 15: 9am – 1pm
The UW-Madison Beekeeping Short Course is presented by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Entomology in collaboration with the UW Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC) and the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association (WHPA). This course is supported by a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP).
Questions? Please contact Dr. Hannah Gaines Day, hgaines@wisc.edu
