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In Person or Zoom

I offer different presentations for Beekeepers vs Non-Beekeepers.  An HDMI hookup to a screen or TV is required for in-person.  Zoom meetings are available live from my bee teaching room.   You can choose a Topic from the list or anything bee-related!

Common Presentations for Beekeeping Clubs and Events

  • Varroa Mite Wars – 45 minutes (Beekeepers)
  • History of Beekeeping 45 Minutes (Either)
  • Honey Fraud
  • More Honey, Less Swarms: Unlocking the Power of the Demaree Method
  • A-Z Guide to Splits
  • Full 1-day beekeeping class or any part of my beekeeping course
Common Presentations for Non-Beekeepers
  • Introduction to Bees and Honey (for non-beekeepers)
    • About 30 min plus questions.
    • Church groups, civic organizations, lunch-and-learn.
 
How to Book, Fees Etc. 
  • Contact Ray to schedule.
  • Link to my speaker BIO
  • Fees – I am flexible, especially if your group is local.
    • For Zoom Events, the typical honorarium is $200.
    • In-person events, travel expenses, plus per session.
    • Full 1 Day Beekeeping Class – Charged per attendee with a min fee.

Rays Bio

Basic Information

Bio – 

Ray Hewitt is a Master Beekeeper certified through the University of Florida. This credential complements a journey in beekeeping that began more than 50 years ago at his father’s side on his family’s Honey Top Farm in southern Vermont. 

Having kept bees in both the cold, short-season climate of the Northeast and the long, pest-heavy seasons of the Southeast, Ray brings a unique,  well-rounded understanding of American beekeeping across two very different regions. 

Today, Ray owns Honey Top Bees in Chapin, South Carolina, where he provides beekeeping classes, nucs, queens, and honey. A committed educator, he mentors beekeepers nationwide, speaks at numerous bee clubs and conferences, has produced a comprehensive online video beekeeping course, and shares practical instruction on his YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@honeytopbees).

He currently serves as President of the SC Midstate Beekeepers Association and sits on the board of directors for the South Carolina State Beekeepers Association.

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