Enrollment will open March 15 at 7 pm
TUITION: $50 and a current MSBA membership
PREREQUISITE: None
DATE: Saturday, APRIL 16 2022
TIME: 9:30AM - 4:30 PM (9:00 Coffee & snacks, 9:30 Class)
LOCATION: Carroll County Public Library, 50 East Main Street, Westminster MD 21157
CLASS SIZE: Limited to the first 35 members who enroll.
TEXT BOOK: (INCLUDED!) A Handbook for Honey Judges and Beekeepers Exhibiting Hive Products, by James Thompson
THE DETAILS ON THIS PAGE ARE FROM A PREVIOUS CLASS, BUT GENERALLY REPRESENT WHAT YOU CAN EXECT. WE WILL UPDATE THIS INFO WHEN IT IS FINALIZED.
DESCRIPTION: This class will cover all of the basics of honey show judging. It is ideal for everyone wanting to improve their honey show entries, and for people pursuing judging certification - although taking this class will not certify you as a Maryland Judge.
TEACHERS INCLUDE:
- Cybil Preston, Maryland certified Honey Show Judges, Maryland State Apiary Inspector, owner Cybbees
- David Morris, Maryland certified Honey Show Judges
- Bill McGiffin, Maryland certified Honey Show Judges
- Bart Smith, Maryland certified Honey Show Judges
- Jim Fraser, Maryland certified Honey Show Judges Owner, Maryland Honey Company and former MSBA president
TOPICS INCLUDE
- Judging philosophy
- All forms of honey including liquid, comb, creamed, cut, chunk, frames and sections
- Beeswax
- Candles
- Photos,
- Arts and crafts
- Gift baskets
- Using refractometers (hands on)
- Using polariscopes (hands on)
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Enrollment fees are non-refundable
- Light snacks will be provided
- Bringing your own lunch is recommended
- If the library is closed due to weather, the class will be postponed.
- Check your email for scheduling and other announcements
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