Oregon Master Beekeeper Program

Participating beekeepers gain experience at three successive levels: Apprentice, Journey, and Master. Each level provides opportunities and support for additional learning, practice in the field, and community service. At the Apprentice Beekeeper level, the program emphasizes hands-on training with a mentor. Classroom-based instruction is available throughout the state. Completion of this level gives participants a solid foundation in beekeeping. The Journey Beekeeper and Master Beekeeper levels offer additional training in advanced beekeeping topics such as queen rearing and integrated pest management. These levels also require bee-related research projects and community service to educate others about honey bees and beekeeping.