A super fun, only-slightly-spooooky, trunk or treat for the whole family.
Dress-up yourself or your car and get ready to dance to The Monster Mash repeatedly.
If you would like to participate as a trunker, please call 607-843-2337 Press 1.
For more than 75 years, the American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) has been working in the interest of all beekeepers, large and small, and those associated with the beekeeping industry to ensure the future of the honey bee.
We are bringing together a different layout for our conference this year as we return to a three-track schedule. This will allow for more topics targeted to each level of beekeeping. In addition, we have added some evening meals for fun and fellowship along with video and an ice-cream social.
We confirmed our Keynote Speakers, Dr. Frank Rinkevich from the USDA lab in Baton Rouge and Dr. Samuel Ramsey, award winning entomologist and founder of the Ramsey Research Foundation.
*****NEW***** We have just added a full day of Beginning Beekeeping Sessions on Friday. Our education team, Bo Sterk and David Westervelt, will be the instructors
Experience 2+ days with 22 sessions teaching time-tested methods and new techniques from the industry’s best! There is something for everyone, from entry-level to professional.
Experience over 1 MILLION dollars in Extractors, Woodenware, Honeybee Nutrition, Live Demos, the latest inventions, the best deals in North America, and much more at Hive Life’s Trade Show!
Experience the conference with Beekeeping Stars and over 2000 like-minded beekeepers from around the globe!
The American Honey Producers Association (AHPA) is an organization with over 550 members that are people just like you, beekeepers making their living from the production of honey.
The AHPA is dedicated to promoting the common interest and general welfare of every American honey producer. From the backyard beekeeper to large commercial beekeeping, whether you run 1 to 2 hives or 80,000 hives, the AHPA pledges to work to improve the future of beekeeping for all.
We have a packed itinerary with speakers, vendors, and the Friday night banquet! We also hope that you will enter our many contests; honey, mead, wax or photography. All for cash prizes and ribbons!
Join Us Empire State Honey Producers Association, Inc for the Fall Conference November 10th & 11th.
If you are in need of any equipment or supplies let us know!
See you there Babees!
Mann Lake is Hosting a customer appreciation event… stop in, have a snack and listen to our founder Chuck Kutik talk about the growth and operation of Kutik’s, including Nuc Operation and Pollination.
We hope to see you there.
Understanding what your bees need to winter successfully is one of the key components to keeping honey bees alive throughout the winter months.
This class will cover:
Understanding how bees prepare for winter
Knowing when to feed
Assessing your hive for winter (Weight, Bees, Mites)
Choosing a Mite Treatment(s)
Considering Hive Body Treatments
Controlling moisture
Hive Placement
Ecosystem Shift Consideration
Class cost is $45. Please Call 607-843-2337 press 1 or email: everythingbees.com to discuss reservation.
Reservations will be set once payment for the class is received.
Greg Rutler is a second generation chandler. Having learned the art of candle making from his father, Greg has dedicated his life to the art of beeswax candle making. This fun, hands-on introductory class will give you everything you need to begin a rich, rewarding life with beeswax candles.
An Amazon Best Of Crafting Author!
The class cost is $45. Each student will leave with taper candles made during the class. The class will be held at 3442 ST HWY 12, Oxford, NY. Students must be at least 14 years of age.
To register for this class call our offices 607 843 2337. Press 1 when prompted.
Reservations will be created at the time of payment. Class size is limited to 6 people per class to ensure adequate attention for each student’s questions.
Our Intro To Beekeeping course offers an overview of everything one needs to consider before keeping honeybees. From honeybee biology to equipment and gear, our course will give you the blueprint you need to plan an exciting life with honeybees.
This class is currently limited to ten people to ensure adequate space, as well as one-on-one attention to each student’s questions. This class needs a minimum of 5 students to run.
Class cost is $35 and seats will be reserved upon payment. Please call 607 843 2337. Press 1 when prompted.
Our Intro To Beekeeping course offers an overview of everything one needs to consider before keeping honeybees. From honeybee biology to equipment and gear, our course will give you the blueprint you need to plan an exciting life with honeybees.
This class is currently limited to ten people to ensure adequate space, as well as one-on-one attention to each student’s questions. This class needs a minimum of 5 students to run.
Class cost is $35 and seats will be reserved upon payment. Please call 607 843 2337. Press 1 when prompted.
Our Intro To Beekeeping course offers an overview of everything one needs to consider before keeping honeybees. From honeybee biology to equipment and gear, our course will give you the blueprint you need to plan an exciting life with honeybees.
This class is currently limited to ten people to ensure adequate space, as well as one-on-one attention to each student’s questions. This class needs a minimum of 5 students to run.
Class cost is $35 and seats will be reserved upon payment. Please call 607 843 2337. Press 1 when prompted.
Our Intro To Beekeeping course offers an overview of everything one needs to consider before keeping honeybees. From honeybee biology to equipment and gear, our course will give you the blueprint you need to plan an exciting life with honeybees.
This class is currently limited to ten people to ensure adequate space, as well as one-on-one attention to each student’s questions. This class needs a minimum of 5 students to run.
Class cost is $35 and seats will be reserved upon payment. Please call 607 843 2337. Press 1 when prompted.
Within this class we will examine how mite loads build within your hive, and we will schedule our mite checks for the upcoming 2021 season. Beyond scheduling checks, we will create a list of appropriate treatments for the given time of year, mite load and temperature.
For the second half of the class we will discuss Spring maintenance, making splits, and how to best install new queens.
This class is currently limited to five people to ensure adequate space, as well as one-on-one attention to each student’s questions. Reservations are required.
Class cost is $45. To reserve your spot, please call our offices at (607) 843-2337, press 1 when prompted.
Within this class we will examine how mite loads build within your hive, and we will schedule our mite checks for the upcoming 2021 season. Beyond scheduling checks, we will create a list of appropriate treatments for the given time of year, mite load and temperature.
For the second half of the class we will discuss Spring maintenance, making splits, and how to best install new queens.
This class is currently limited to five people to ensure adequate space, as well as one-on-one attention to each student’s questions. Reservations are required.
Class cost is $45. To reserve your spot, please call our offices at (607) 843-2337 press 1 when prompted.
Our Intro To Beekeeping course offers an overview of everything one needs to consider before keeping honeybees. From honeybee biology to equipment and gear, our course will give you the blueprint you need to plan an exciting life with honeybees.
This class is currently limited to ten people to ensure adequate space, as well as one-on-one attention to each student’s questions. This class needs a minimum of 5 students to run.
Class cost is $35 and seats will be reserved upon payment. Please call 607 843 2337. Press 1 when prompted.
Greg Rutler is a second generation chandler. Having learned the art of candle making from his father, Greg has dedicated his life to the art of beeswax candle making. This fun, hands-on introductory class will give you everything you need to begin a rich, rewarding life with beeswax candles.
The class cost is $45. Each student will leave with taper candles made during the class. The class will be held at 3442 ST HWY 12, Oxford, NY. Students must be at least 14 years of age.
To register for this class call our offices 607 843 2337. Press 1 when prompted.
Reservations will be created at the time of payment. Class size is limited to 6 people per class to ensure adequate attention for each student’s questions.
Our Intro To Beekeeping course offers an overview of everything one needs to consider before keeping honeybees. From honeybee biology to equipment and gear, our course will give you the blueprint you need to plan an exciting life with honeybees.
This class is currently limited to ten people to ensure adequate space, as well as one-on-one attention to each student’s questions. This class needs a minimum of 5 students to run.
Class cost is $35 and seats will be reserved upon payment. Please call 607 843 2337. Press 1 when prompted.
Greg Rutler is a second generation chandler. Having learned the art of candle making from his father, Greg has dedicated his life to the art of beeswax candle making. This fun, hands-on introductory class will give you everything you need to begin a rich, rewarding life with beeswax candles.
The class cost is $45. Each student will leave with taper candles made during the class. The class will be held at 3442 ST HWY 12, Oxford, NY. Students must be at least 14 years of age.
Email Jeff@kutiks.com to register for this class (or call our offices 607 843 2337)
Reservations will be created at the time of payment. Class size is limited to 6 people per class to ensure adequate attention for each student’s questions.
Within this class we will examine how mite loads build within your hive, and we will schedule our mite checks for the upcoming 2022 season. Beyond scheduling checks, we will create a list of appropriate treatments for the given time of year, mite load and temperature.
For the second half of the class we will discuss Spring maintenance, making splits, and how to best install new queens.
This class is currently limited to eight people to ensure adequate space, as well as one-on-one attention to each student’s questions. Reservations are required.
Class cost is $45. To reserve your spot, please call our offices at (607) 843-2337 or email jeff@kutiks.com
Our Mega Class was built for those aspiring, beginner and intermediate beekeepers who want a heavy dose of knowledge in one sitting. Within our Mega Class, we will cover the material of our Intro to Beekeeping Class, our Mapping Mites hybrid class, and our Wintering class. We will discuss what you need to keep your bees buzzing, mapping your beekeeping season, and how to get your girls through the harsh northern winters.
Class cost is $75, and seating is limited to 8 students to accommodate individual questions. Reservations are required. Please call 607 843 2337. Press 1 when prompted.
Our Intro To Beekeeping course offers an overview of everything one needs to consider before keeping honeybees. From honeybee biology to equipment and gear, our course will give you the blueprint you need to plan an exciting life with honeybees.
This class is currently limited to ten people to ensure adequate space, as well as one-on-one attention to each student’s questions. This class needs a minimum of 4 students to run. Private classes are available upon request.
Class cost is $35 and seats will be reserved upon payment. Please call 607 843 2337. Press 1 when prompted.
Mead is the cat’s meow. Making mead is the bees’ knees. Making mead to celebrate your undying love of curiosity, well, that’s just as good as Valentine’s Day gets.
In this introductory Mead Making class, we will outline the steps necessary for making delicious meads and melomels. We will cover the mazers gambit, from equipment and gear to sanitization—from reading a hydrometer to knowing when one racks and bottles their finished product.
Each student (18 years or older) will make or start a one-gallon batch of mead they can then take home with them.
We will also sample several different kinds of mead towards the end of our session.
Class cost is $65
Within this class we will examine how mite loads build within your hive, and we will schedule our mite checks for the upcoming 2021 season. Beyond scheduling checks, we will create a list of appropriate treatments for the given time of year, mite load and temperature.
For the second half of the class we will discuss Spring maintenance, making splits, and how to best install new queens.
This class is currently limited to five people to ensure adequate space, as well as one-on-one attention to each student’s questions. Reservations are required.
Class cost is $45. To reserve your spot, please call our offices at (607) 843-2337 or email jeff@kutiks.com
Our Intro To Beekeeping course offers an overview of everything one needs to consider before keeping honeybees. From honeybee biology to equipment and gear, our course will give you the blueprint you need to plan an exciting life with honeybees.
This class is currently limited to ten people to ensure adequate space, as well as one-on-one attention to each student’s questions. This class needs a minimum of 4 students to run. Private classes are available upon request.
Class cost is $35 and seats will be reserved upon payment.
Our Intro To Beekeeping course offers an overview of everything one needs to consider before keeping honeybees. From honeybee biology to equipment and gear, our course will give you the blueprint you need to plan an exciting life with honeybees.
This class is currently limited to ten people to ensure adequate space, as well as one-on-one attention to each student’s questions. This class needs a minimum of 4 students to run. Private classes are available upon request.
Class cost is $35 and seats will be reserved upon payment.
Our good friend, Wind Song Acres, will be hosting a Soap Making class Saturday, December 11th @ 1pm.
We will be making one batch of soap—about 8 lbs. We will provide all of the materials and instructions needed. You will leave with roughly 8 bars of soap that will be ready for the holidays. What’s more, you will leave with the ability to create your own soaps moving forward.
It’s a soap class. Get excited.
Mapping Mite Treatment & Making Splits
Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021
6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Within this class we will examine how mite loads build within your hive, and we will schedule our mite checks for the upcoming 2022 season. Beyond scheduling checks, we will create a list of appropriate treatments for the given time of year, mite load and temperature.
For the second half of the class we will discuss Spring maintenance, making splits, and how to best install new queens.
This class is currently limited to five people to ensure adequate space, as well as one-on-one attention to each student’s questions. Reservations are required.
Class cost is $45. To reserve your spot, please call our offices at (607) 843-2337 or email jeff@kutiks.com
Our Intro To Beekeeping course offers an overview of everything one needs to consider before keeping honeybees. From honeybee biology to equipment and gear, our course will give you the blueprint you need to plan an exciting life with honeybees.
This class is currently limited to five people to ensure adequate space, as well as one-on-one attention to each student’s questions.
Class cost is $30, and seats will be reserved upon payment.
Understanding what your bees need to winter successfully is one of the key components to keeping honey bees alive throughout the winter months.
This class will cover:
Understanding how bees prepare for winter
Knowing when to feed
Assessing your hive for winter (Weight, Bees, Mites)
Choosing a Mite Treatment(s)
Considering Hive Body Treatments
Controlling moisture
Class cost is $45, and class is limited to eight people to ensure adequate spacing for each student, as well as one-on-one attention. This class will most likely fill up. If you are not able to make this date, please let us know, and we will find a future date that works for you.
Reservations will be set once payment for the class is received.
While we should think about our winter bees all season long, July/August is an excellent time to begin helping our girls build the ideal environment for winter success.
Understanding what your bees need to winter successfully is one of the key components to keeping honey bees alive throughout the winter months.
This class will cover:
Understanding how bees prepare for winter
Knowing when to feed
Assessing your hive for winter (Weight, Bees, Mites)
Choosing a Mite Treatment(s)
Considering Hive Body Treatments
Controlling moisture
Class cost is $45, and class is limited to eight people to ensure adequate spacing for each student, as well as one-on-one attention. This class will most likely fill up. If you are not able to make this date, please let us know, and we will find a future date that works for you.
Reservations will be set once payment for the class is received.
