05/18/2026
TN Master Beekeeping Program
June 8-9, 2026 Loudon County
https://tiny.utk.edu/mbp_basic
The Tennessee Master Beekeeping Program is a school for all beekeepers, regardless of operation size or experience level. The goal is to improve the knowledge of TN beekeepers about beekeeping, and the program is dedicated to beekeepers in Tennessee.
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TN Master Beekeeping Classes
Tennessee Master Beekeeping classes are coordinated by the State Apiculturist (Jennifer Tsuruda) and the State Apiarist (Mike Studer) and put on in cooperation with county Extension offices.
There are no prerequisites for the Basic Level class. Even if you do not have bees yet, you will learn skills to help you be a successful beekeeper. Classes are capped at 35 participants and may be cancelled if a minimum of 15 participants is not met. These classes are for participants aged 18 and over; younger youth are encouraged to participate in their county’s Extension 4-H Entomology & Beekeeping Program. Please note that if you intend to take the Advanced class in the future, the Basic Level class is a prerequisite – no waivers or exceptions.
All TN Master Beekeeping Program Classes
• In-person only and include hands-on activities
• Two days, 8:30am-5pm each day
• Must full attend (no arriving late or leaving early) and complete pre- and post-class assessments in order to receive a certificate
• $125 (includes lunches)
• Registration is online – NO WALK-IN REGISTRATION ACCEPTED
• Count for Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP)
• Please start planning and be ready to sign up once registration opens – but only register if you are sure you can make the dates, as registrations are non-transferrable and non-refundable.
Basic Classes
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Location and Date:
• Loudon County – June 8 – 9 (Mon – Tue) 8:30 AM to 5 PM in Philadelphia, TN
Notes about Basic Classes
• All classes have met the minimum registration requirement and are a go!
• It is not uncommon for people who are interested in beekeeping (but do not have bees yet) to take the Basic class – I have a limited supply of protective gear that can be borrowed for the hands-on apiary session.
To register for the class:
https://tiny.utk.edu/mbp_basic
John Goddard
County Director
UT Extension Loudon County
[email protected]
865-458-5613 See less
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TN Master Beekeeping Basic Class
