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Field Search Exit Search College of Agricultural Sciences » Department of Horticulture » Honey Bee Lab Open search box Apply MyCAS Home Students Research Extension Beekeeper Resources People Home The Honey Bee Research and Extension program Our program focuses on honey bee health, nutrition, and pollination with a goal of servicing commercial beekeepers, backyard beekeepers, producers, and all citizens that are interested in bees. Donate Diagnostics Buy honey from our lab! Video Media Research Overview Video Oregon Master Beekeeper Program The Oregon Master Beekeeper Program represents a cooperative effort between Oregon State University and the Oregon State Beekeepers Association to contribute to both the health of honey bee colonies and the integrity of the practice of beekeeping throughout the region. The primary objectives of the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program are to: Increase beekeeper’s knowledge and understanding of honey bees and beekeeping Encourage ongoing education of beekeepers at all levels Increase public awareness of honey bees and beekeeping Encourage mentorship and outreach Support best-management practices and consistency in beekeeping practice Provide opportunities and training and hands-on experience Provide an objective means for an individual to evaluate his/her own progress and level of expertise Encourage membership in and support of state and local beekeeper associations Click here to learn more The Honey Bee Lab has a number of ways that you can learn about honey bees and beekeeping. Academic offerings include the class ENT 322 – Honey Bee Biology and Beekeeping , an Entomology minor , and graduate study in Entomology . Members of the community can train to be Oregon Master Beekeepers as well. Click here to learn more Oregon State researchers lead $4.2 million USDA grant to study disease plaguing honey bees It’s an enigmatic disease. We understand the basics, but we don’t know why this disease flares up some years and then goes down,” said project director Ramesh Sagili, a professor in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences and an apicul... Oregon teen’s bee-autiful license plate design honors state’s busy pollinators The Pollinator Paradise License Plate is available starting in November. For each one sold, $35 benefit OSU’s bee research programs. 7 winter-blooming plants to nourish bees During the bleak days of winter, bees and other pollinators look to gardeners for the nourishment that keeps them going until the more abundant seasons of the year arrive. Eco-friendly lawns require forethought to attract pollinators To support pollinators, people have turned to creating eco-friendly spaces around their homes, including replacing their grass lawns with flowering plants. Asian Giant Hornet Update The presence of Asian Giant Hornets (AGH) has recently been reported in Washington and Canada. They are a serious pest in Asia, and have the potential to become a serious pest in the United States. Vigilance and monitoring can help AGH... OSU College of Agricultural Sciences 430 Strand Agriculture Hall Corvallis, Oregon 97331 Contact Us ©2022 Oregon State University Privacy Information and Disclaimer Equal Opportunity and Accessibility My College of Agricultural Sciences Apply | Donate Student Resources Transfer Guides Clubs and Organizations Future Students Degrees Diversity Resources Employee Resources Funding Opportunities Safety and Compliance New Employees Orientation New Employee...