BeeFit Beekeeping Courses

The History Behind Where Our Honey Prices Are Today - Beekeeping 101

Explore the historical factors influencing current honey prices in this beekeeping discussion, offering valuable insights for both novice and experienced beekeepers.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Cold Hard Truth About Beekeeping in Canada - A Beginner's Guide

Discover the unique challenges and essential strategies for successful beekeeping in Canada's harsh climate, from winter preparation to regulatory compliance and sustainable colony management.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Future of Almond Pollination and Bees

Explore the future of almond pollination and beekeeping with Mel Machado, discussing challenges, opportunities, and sustainable practices for both the almond industry and bee populations.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

1.1 Million Honey Bee Colonies Are Dead - Beekeeping 101

Discover the alarming loss of 1.1 million honey bee colonies and learn essential beekeeping fundamentals to help protect these vital pollinators.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

STOP Losing Your Bees! Proven Tricks to Prevent Swarming - Beekeeping 101

Discover proven techniques to prevent bee swarming, from recognizing early warning signs to implementing effective hive management strategies that keep your colonies strong and productive throughout the season.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Amitraz Resistance in Varroa Mites - Understanding the Science Behind Treatment Failure

Uncover why amitraz, beekeepers' 20-year weapon against Varroa mites, is suddenly failing worldwide and explore resistance science, genetics, and rotation strategies to save hives.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

10,000 Hives, One Man, and a Lot of Bees - High Tech Beekeeping at Scale

Discover how Scott Barnes manages 10,000 hives across three states using cutting-edge beekeeping technology and Nectar software to revolutionize commercial pollination operations.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Commercial Bee Transportation - How Female Truckers Move 20 Million Bees Across America

Discover the vital world of bee trucking as a female driver transports 20 million bees across America, ensuring crop pollination and food security through dangerous cross-country hauls.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Vadescana vs Varroa - Did Science Just Win the War?

Explore the breakthrough RNA-based Vadescana treatment targeting Varroa mites, examining the science, EPA concerns, and whether this biotech solution truly revolutionizes beekeeping.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From Hobby to Full Time - How We're Mating 180 Queens to Scale Our Bee Operation

Master queen rearing with 94% mating success! Learn to identify queenright hives, manage weather challenges, and scale your beekeeping operation from hobby to business.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Controlling the Sky - If You Could Buy Rain Would You?

Explore how AI, drones, and cloud seeding enable companies to engineer rain on demand, examining the history, ethics, and global risks of weather modification technology.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Is There Still Money in Bees - The Industry's Big Turning Point

Explore the harsh realities facing commercial beekeepers in 2025, from declining almond pollination profits to fake honey imports, climate pressures, and labor shortages threatening industry survival.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From Hobby to 281 Hives - The Making of a Beekeeping Business

Discover how a small backyard hobby transformed into a thriving 281-hive beekeeping business through strategic 3-frame splits, smart management techniques, and practical scaling methods for honey production and pollination services.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Moving and Shipping Beehives: Transportation Challenges in Beekeeping - Part 1

Discover essential techniques and challenges involved in safely transporting beehives, from local moves to long-distance shipping for commercial pollination services.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Winter Beekeeping Mistakes That Can Kill Your Hives - Beekeeping 101

Master essential winter beekeeping practices to protect your hives from common deadly mistakes, ensuring your colonies survive and thrive through the cold season.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video