Welcome!
The Texas A&M Honey Bee Extension Team is dedicated to supporting Texas beekeepers through education, research, and hands-on training. Our goal is to provide beekeepers with the knowledge, resources, and practical skills needed to improve colony health, management, and productivity.
Through programs such as the Texas Master Beekeeper Program, we offer opportunities for beekeepers of all experience levels to expand their knowledge, develop new skills, and become more involved in the beekeeping community. The program emphasizes continued education, practical experience, and public service while encouraging participants to share their knowledge and support other beekeepers across Texas.
Master Beekeeper Program
Explore certification levels, requirements, and opportunities to learn more.
Online Courses
Access online beekeeping courses and educational materials through AgriLife Learn.
Public Service Hours
Record your public service hours and review volunteer activities.
Events and Testing
Find upcoming courses, field days, events and testing we offer statewide.
New to Beekeeping?
If you’re new to beekeeping or interested in learning more about honey bees, our Beekeeping 101 online course is a great place to start. This four-hour, self-paced course introduces honey bee biology and basic beekeeping practices.
For those interested in more in-depth training, our 10-Week Apprentice Level Course covers colony management, honey bee health, and other essential beekeeping topics. This course is available to anyone, whether or not they plan to pursue Master Beekeeper certification.
Master Beekeeping Levels
The Texas Master Beekeeper Program offers four certification levels, each building on the knowledge and experience gained at the previous level.
1. Apprentice
Learn the basics of honey bee biology, colony management, and how to care for your bees.
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2. Advanced
Build on your beekeeping experience with training in colony health, management, breeding, pesticides, and native bees
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3. Master
Focus on specific areas of beekeeping through advanced coursework, practical experience, and public service.
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4. Master Craftsman
Apply your knowledge through specialized study, research, and teaching other beekeepers. This is the highest level of achievement in our program.
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Questions or Need Assistance?
For questions about the Texas Master Beekeeper Program or to join our email list for program announcements, contact us at tmbp@ag.tamu.edu.
ANNOUNCEMENT
🐝 Diagnostic Lab Grand Opening
Thursday, November 19th, 2026
Join us for the Grand Opening of the new Texas Honey Bee Diagnostic Lab during the Texas Beekeepers Association 2026 Annual Convention.
