Certifications

What makes me the highest certified beekeeper in Georgia?

In addition to my experience from my business over the years I have held several position within local, state, and regional beekeeping associations. In addition, in 2006 I became the first (and currently only) beekeeper in Georgia to reach the highest certification level,
Master Craftsman Beekeeper.

If you want to learn more about my certifications and the Master Beekeeper program you can visit the University of Georgia Honey Bee Program.

Certificates & Accomplishments

2010............Co-Author book, Honey Bee Removal

2009............Published research in Apidologie, The Leading Journal Devoted to Bee Science

2006............Certified Master Craftsman Beekeeper

2004............Certified Master Beekeeper

2003............Certified Journeyman Beekeeper

2002............Certified Beekeeper

Positions

(2011 - Present)............Appointed Newsletter Editor Georgia Beekeepers Association

(2006 - 2006)................Appointed Vice President of the Eastern Apiculture Society

(2005 - Present)............Appointed Webmaster for the Georgia Beekeepers Association

(2005 - 2006)................Elected President of the Georgia Beekeepers Association

(2005 - 2007)................Elected Treasure of the Eastern Piedmont Beekeepers Association

(2004 - 2006)................Elected Chairman of the Eastern Piedmont Beekeepers Association

(2004 - 2006)...............Appointed Newsletter Editor, Eastern Piedmont Beekeepers Association.

Awards

2006............2nd Place Photo, Eastern Apiculture Society Honey Show
2005............1st Place Mead, Eastern Apiculture Society Honey Show
2004............1st Place Mead, Georgia Honey Show
2004............3rd Place Black Jar, Georgia Honey Show
2003............2nd Place Mead, Georgia Honey Show