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description: IFA Beekeeping Classes are great for beginner beekeepers to get started as well as experienced beekeepers with questions to help grow their apiary.
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# At IFA we love helping grow the bees you love!

That's why we re proud to offer public learning opportunities to support and inspire new as well as experienced beekeepers.

 

For more than a century, IFA has been proudly supporting Intermountain West farmers, ranchers, fruit growers, gardeners, beekeepers, and others with the tips and tools necessary to cultivate productive crops. This year, we are offering a variety of classes at different locations. Learn the essentials, pickup some handy tips, and adopt best practices to take your beekeeping skills to the next level. *Join us for one or more of our educational beekeeping classes this year!*

[Logan Classes \>\>](https://info.ifa.coop/bee-classes?hsLang=en#Logan)

[Join List \>\>](https://info.ifa.coop/bee-classes?hsLang=en#Buzz)

# Logan Beekeeping Classes

In-person Classes at [Logan IFA Country Store](https://ifa.coop/locations)

Logan's beekeeping classes are led by Matt Bangerter, an Assistant Manager at [Logan IFA Country Store](https://ifa.coop/locations). Matt is a passionate backyard beekeeper with over a decade of experience under his belt. He loves helping new beekeepers get started and chatting about all things bees with fellow enthusiasts.

![Matt Bangerter](https://info.ifa.coop/hs-fs/hubfs/Matt_Bangerter_v2.png?width=275&height=241&name=Matt_Bangerter_v2.png "Matt Bangerter")

![Season Intro Q&A](https://info.ifa.coop/hs-fs/hubfs/IFA_beeclass22-landingpg-class-img1.png?width=300&height=240&name=IFA_beeclass22-landingpg-class-img1.png "Season Intro Q&A")

Logan IFA Country Store

**Saturday, March 14 @ 10 AM**

## Intro to Beekeeping

Come equipped with questions! In this season opener we will introduce you to beginning beekeeping and hive equipment basics followed by your Q&A's.

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![Hive Installation](https://info.ifa.coop/hs-fs/hubfs/IFA_beeclass22-landingpg-class-img2.png?width=300&height=240&name=IFA_beeclass22-landingpg-class-img2.png "Hive Installation")

Logan IFA Country Store

**Saturday, April 18 @ 10 AM**

## Hive Setup & Installation

Our expert beekeeper, Matt Bangerter, demonstrates proper hive setup and how to install your live bees followed by a live Q&A session.

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![Hive Split](https://info.ifa.coop/hs-fs/hubfs/IFA_beeclass22-landingpg-class-img3.png?width=300&height=240&name=IFA_beeclass22-landingpg-class-img3.png "Hive Split")

Logan IFA Country Store

**Saturday, May 16 @ 10 AM**

## Bee Inspections & Splits

Learn the ins and outs of hive inspection. Get tips on how to perform inspections as well as signs or activities that you should be on the lookout for that's related to swarming.

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![Honey Flow](https://info.ifa.coop/hs-fs/hubfs/IFA_beeclass22-landingpg-class-img4.png?width=300&height=240&name=IFA_beeclass22-landingpg-class-img4.png "Honey Flow")

Logan IFA Country Store

**Saturday, June 27 @ 10 AM**

## Honey Flows & Mite Checks

See how to check for mites and prepare for production. Learn about honey flows and how to help your bees make the most of the season. 

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![Harvesting Honey](https://info.ifa.coop/hs-fs/hubfs/IFA_beeclass22-landingpg-class-img5.png?width=300&height=240&name=IFA_beeclass22-landingpg-class-img5.png "Harvesting Honey")

Logan IFA Country Store

**Saturday, August 1 @ 10 AM**

## Harvesting Honey & Mite Control

We'll walk through the process and equipment you'll need to harvest honey as well as address mite problems and how to control/prevent them. 

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![Hive Winterizing](https://info.ifa.coop/hs-fs/hubfs/IFA_beeclass22-landingpg-class-img6.png?width=300&height=240&name=IFA_beeclass22-landingpg-class-img6.png "Hive Winterizing")

Logan IFA Country Store

**Saturday, September 19 @ 10 AM**

## Winterizing The Hive

Beekeeping is a year-round commitment. Learn how to winterize your bee colonies and hives to help them remain strong and ready for the next season. 

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- [![Category\_Level3\_Honey-Harvest](https://info.ifa.coop/hs-fs/hubfs/Category_Level3_Honey-Harvest.png?width=600&height=600&name=Category_Level3_Honey-Harvest.png) **Shop Honey Harvesting**](https://go.ifa.coop/honey-harvest)

## What's the "Buzz" is all About

 

## Find More on our YouTube Channel

See our "Beekeeping" playlist on YouTube for more beekeeping tips and tricks. You can also stay up to date on beekeeping classes by streaming those you might have missed.

[![youtube-playlist-button](https://info.ifa.coop/hs-fs/hubfs/youtube-playlist-button.png?width=180&height=45&name=youtube-playlist-button.png "youtube-playlist-button")](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhzTeJjgLkh5omDL2GNzWS4iFaiVbFjvp)

[![Backyard Beehive](https://info.ifa.coop/hubfs/hive-space-img1c.png "Backyard Beehive")](https://grow.ifa.coop/beekeeping/find-the-right-space-for-your-beehive?hsLang=en)

[![Varroa Mites](https://info.ifa.coop/hubfs/mite-control-img3c.png "Varroa Mites")](https://grow.ifa.coop/beekeeping/controlling-varroa-mites-in-your-beehive?hsLang=en)

[![Splitting a Hive](https://info.ifa.coop/hubfs/time-to-split-hive-img6c.png "Splitting a Hive")](https://grow.ifa.coop/beekeeping/how-to-split-a-beehive?hsLang=en)

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