| Discover the fascinating world of bees and learn how to start and care for your very own honey bee colony in our Bee-ginner’s Beekeeping: The Basics of Apiculture online course. If you’ve ever wondered what it would take to have a hive of your own, this is your sign to get started! |
 Enroll Now and Mark Your Calendar!Class is now open but won’t be for very long! Enroll today to get started and add these important dates and deadlines to your calendar: NOW: Online course is open! Register and log in to our learning platform to work on the self-paced lessons at your convenience. Allow approximately 14 hours to complete the course content. January 26, 2026: Registration closes; no one can enroll after this date. January 28, 2026, 6:30pm-8:00pm EST: Attend a live (optional) Q&A session on Zoom with instructors, Michael and Debra Haberland to get your questions answered by our experts! February 6, 2026, 11:59pm EST: Online course closes. Be sure to complete all lessons by this deadline. Whether you’re new to beekeeping or have been dabbling in it but want to enhance your skills and knowledge, this course will empower you and fuel your passion for apiculture. |
| Featured Topics Bee Biology Disease and Mite Prevention Hive Assembly and Management Honey Extraction Queen Bee Purchasing And Much More! |  |
| Our course fulfills New Jersey’s education requirements for registered beekeepers, so you can confidently take the first step in your beekeeping journey. Register today |
Course Structure: You will work through the interactive course modules at your own pace and convenience between now until February 6 (allow approximately 14 hours to complete all course lessons). Throughout the course, a discussion board will allow you to ask our instructors questions and view their responses to other students’ inquiries. You can also attend an optional 1.5-hour live, online question and answer session (hosted on Zoom) on January 28 from 6:30pm- 8:00pm EDT with the instructors |
| Meet Your Instructors: Our instructors are creating quite a buzz among students! By joining our program, you’ll be equipped with all the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to start your hive. |
| Mike Haberland, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Mike Haberland is an associate professor and County Environmental Agent with Rutgers University Cooperative Extension. He uses applied research and collaborates with organizations to develop programs that assist in the creation, promotion, and education of innovative environmental, sustainable community and natural resource management practices. Mike uses beekeeping and the creation of native pollinator habitats for research and to educate the public on the importance of pollinators. |
| Who Should Attend? Whether you are brand new to beekeeping or already have a few years as an apiarist, you will gain valuable insights from our seasoned instructors and their experience. Our students come from all walks of life—attorneys, teachers, retirees, farmers, sales reps, artists, you name it!—but they leave with one thing in common: a newfound confidence in starting their hives and pursuing their passion for beekeeping. |
| Program Questions? We’re Here to Help! Whether you’re just curious about beekeeping or want to turn your passion for beekeeping into a fulfilling hobby or full-time career, our program is the perfect place for you to pollinate your dreams! For registration assistance, please email our Registration Department or call 848-932-9271, option 2. Please feel free to buzz me with any questions. I’m happy to take you under my wing!Pamela Springard-MayerSenior Program CoordinatorOffice of Continuing Professional Education pspring@rutgers.edu (848) 932-7463. |