Beekeeping Basics
Mid-Atlantic Apiculture Research and Extension Consortium
Comprehensive 102-page introduction to beekeeping from a consortium of universities including Delaware, Maryland, Penn State, and Rutgers. Covers colony biology, equipment, hive management, diseases, honey production, and seasonal calendars.
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