Offerings — hive management

NUC UPDATE For the last 5 years Bee Wise Farms has offered 5 frame nucs for sale produced from our overwintered colonies in Newberry, MI. In 2025, we had planned on offering nucs for sale on March 1 but have decided to delay nuc sales until we make splits in May and have a clear idea of how many excess colonies we have for the year after achieving our growth goals for the year. Our goal for the 2025 is to more than double the size of our current apiary which will allow us to build our business capacity to...

You’ve decided to become a BEEKEEPER. Now what? Join us June 1- July 18 REGISTER HERE Beekeeping is a rewarding hobby and small business opportunity that allows you to work with nature to create products that support the health and wellness of our families and communities. Although beekeeping has been a part of agriculture for over 4,500 years, beekeepers in the modern age are faced with new management challenges and pest issues that have led to annual colony losses in the US of 30 - 50% over the last several decades. Individuals new to beekeeping most frequently enter the industry with...

BEEKEEPING ABOVE THE 45TH PARALLEL This self-paced online beekeeping course is designed for individuals new to beekeeping or that have been keeping bees less than 5 years and live in Northern climates like Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. The course is intended to serve as a science-based foundation using the most current research and understandings of Apis mellifera to improve your knowledge and management of honey bees using the Langstroth hive. Note: All materials in this course are Copyrighted and redistribution of any materials without expressed written consent from Bee Wise Farms LLC is strictly prohibited. Lectures: Lectures cover...