Beginning Beekeeping

As a public service, the American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) offers free beginning beekeeping information, which can be found as PDF files at the links below.

• Welcome to the World of Beekeeping
• Q&A: What Does it Take to Get Started in Beekeeping?
• Beginning with Honeybees
• Nature Naturally
• City of the Bees
• Beginning with Package Bees
• Beehive Plans
• Bee News & Views (Getting Started in Beekeeping)

If you are unable to access these links, please complete the online request form or send an e-mail request to info@abfnet.org, including your name, mailing address, phone, e-mail and fax.  For specific questions, please also include a brief description of your beekeeping experience, the number of bee colonies you possess and the name of your nearest largest city. Please allow up to 10 business days for a reply.

Some other ideas to help you learn more and get involved:

• Make friends with another local beekeeper
• Join the ABF and a local bee club
• Contact your County Extension Service
• Consult your state or county agriculture department
• Visit the Beekeeping Links page of the ABF Web site
• Visit your public library

Thank you for your interest in bees - good luck and have fun!