Honey Bees
Small Scale Beekeeping Classes
Small Scale Agriculture is a program that was born and developed in Cocke County. Many people moving to Tennessee are looking for ways to be sustainable on small acreage, and this series aims to provide education to get producers started out right.
Small Scale Agriculture covers a variety of topics including beekeeping for all levels of experience, pollinator plantings, and more!
To be notified about upcoming Small Scale Agriculture classes, share your contact information here!
Monthly Beekeeper Meetings
Each month from February through December, UT Extension Cocke County hosts a local beekeeper meeting in Newport, TN.
All beekeepers are welcome to attend! Meetings are the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at the Cocke County Courthouse Annex [360 East Main st., Newport, TN 37821] unless otherwise stated.
Monthly postcard reminders are mailed out. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, email sorr6@utk.edu with your name, address, and phone number.
Beekeeping in Tennessee
Most people realize that beekeeping is important
to worldwide agricultural production, because bees
pollinate fruits and vegetables valued in billions of
dollars. Without the honeybee, our food supply could
be in serious jeopardy. The economic value of honey,
wax and other hive products is continually increasing
as we find new uses for bee-related products.
There are many factors to consider before
becoming a beekeeper and setting up your own
honeybee colonies.
Click the image to read this great resource!
| Source | Link |
| UT Apiculture Website | |
| Tennessee Beekeeper’s Association | https://tnbeekeepers.org/resources/ |
| Honey Bee Health Coalition | https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/ |
| Bee Informed Partnership | https://beeinformed.org/ |
| Topic | Publication Link |
| Inspections & Recordkeeping | https://utia.tennessee.edu/publications/wp-content/uploads/sites/269/2023/10/W1151.pdf |
| Small Hive Beetle | https://utia.tennessee.edu/publications/wp-content/uploads/sites/269/2023/10/SP594.pdf |
| Tracheal Mites | https://utia.tennessee.edu/publications/wp-content/uploads/sites/269/2023/10/sp409-A.pdf |
| Honey Bee Nutrition | https://utia.tennessee.edu/publications/wp-content/uploads/sites/269/2023/10/W1152.pdf |
| Planting for Pollinators | https://utia.tennessee.edu/publications/wp-content/uploads/sites/269/2023/10/W1095.pdf |