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Animal Related Courses Available Online from Penn State

by Mary Hope Kramer - November 20, 2017 02158

Are you interested in online courses to explore new career options or to enhance your current qualifications? Penn State Extension has a selection of self-paced courses available online at very reasonable prices (especially when you consider the cost of comparable college classes). These are non-credit courses, though one noted below

Today Is National Honey Bee Day

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by Mary Hope Kramer - August 19, 2017 02702

Today is the day to celebrate beekeeping and honey related career paths, as it is National Honey Bee Day in the United States. This year’s theme is “For A Natural High: Smoke Some Bees.” Established in 2009, this day recognizes the importance of honey bees to our ecosystem and food

Celebrate National Honey Bee Day

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by Mary Hope Kramer - August 19, 2016August 19, 2016 02253

Beekeepers and honey enthusiasts are celebrating National Honey Bee Day on Saturday, August 20, 2016. This event promotes education and increases the visibility of the beekeeping industry. There are many beekeepers hosting open houses this weekend, so be sure to check the list of 2016 NHBD participants if you are

6 Surprising Ways to Make Money with Bees

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by Mary Hope Kramer - August 16, 2016August 16, 2016 010059

Can you really make money keeping bees? Beekeeping can be a nice sideline business to supplement your income, and some pros are able to make it their full time career. You can get started with a single hive and a colony of bees for less than $500, making beekeeping one