Community College of Beaver County

This classroom-based course introduces honeybee biology and the fundamentals of beekeeping, providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully managetheir own hives during the first year. Country Barn Farm offers all the necessary beekeeping supplies, and students are encouraged to purchase and assemble their equipmentbefore class. The course is taught by Joseph Zgurzynski, a Master Beekeeper with over 30 years of experience and owner of Country Barn Farm in Glenshaw, PA. The requiredtextbook is Storey’s Guide to Keeping Honey Bees by Richard E. Bonney and Malcolm T. Sanford, which students should obtain and read prior to class if possible. For moreinformation, please contact Joe@CountryBarnFarm.com or call 412-225-0930.