Ray's Ultimate Beginners Beekeeping Video Course


Ready to Take the Financial Sting out of Beekeeping! Tired of the self-guided, Random YouTube Rabbit Trail?
It's time for a complete, organized, foundational, practical course!

Ray first started keeping bees with his father 50 years ago and is a certified University of FL Master Beekeeper. In addition, Ray has over 40 years of teaching experience.

Our one-price video course will cover all the basics you need to get started in beekeeping and make it through your first year. When you purchase, it includes a 15-minute call with Ray to answer any questions you have. Over 40 lessons and 5 hours of instruction!

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Frequently Asked Questions

šŸ Become a Confident Beekeeper:Ā 

Stop wondering "what now?" and start your beekeeping journey with the guidance of a Master.

Are you excited to start your first hive but worried about wasting money—or worse, losing your bees? You aren't alone. Beekeeping is an investment in time, money, and life. Don’t let your investment fly away because you skipped the most important step: A solid foundation.

šŸÆ Learn from a Certified Master Beekeeper

Hi, I’m Ray. I didn’t just pick up beekeeping yesterday—I’ve been in the hive for over 50 years, starting alongside my father.

As a Certified Master Beekeeper (University of Florida) with 40 years of teaching experience, I’ve seen every mistake a beginner can make. I designed this course to "take the sting" out of the learning process and give you a proven roadmap to success.

šŸ“¦ What’s Inside the Course?

This isn't just a basic overview; it is a complete, organized, and practical video library designed to get you through your first year and beyond.

  • 42+ High-Definition Video Lessons: Over 6 hours of "over-the-shoulder" instruction.

  • The All-New 3rd Edition: Updated with the latest best practices and equipment.

  • Step-by-Step Guidance: From lighting your first smoker to complex hive inspections.

  • Foundational Knowledge: We cover bee biology, equipment selection, pest management, and the "3 Keys" to survival.

šŸ’” Why Choose This Course?

  • Expert Authority: Learn from a University of Florida Certified Master Beekeeper.

  • Save Money: Avoid the costly "rookie mistakes" that lead to dead hives and wasted gear.

  • Lifetime Value: Go at your own pace. Rewatch lessons as you grow.

  • Peace of Mind: Feel confident every time you open your hive.

Don’t leave your bees’ survival to chance. Buy the course today and let’s get your first season started the right way!

Topics Include:

  • The Why of your beekeeping journey
  • Bee Keeping Lingo
  • Myths and Truths
  • Must Know Bee Biology / Lifecycle
  • Identifying Cells on a Frame
  • Costs of beekeeping
  • Time investment in beekeeping
  • How many hives do I start with?
  • Anatomy of a Hive
  • Types of hives
  • Tools & Equipment needed to start
  • Dealing with Stings
  • Buying Bees – packages vs. nucs
  • Setting up your hives
  • Frames: Waxing & Drawing out the Foundation
  • How to install packages and nucs
  • How to do Hive Inspections
  • Feeding Your Bees
  • Summer and winter solstice
  • Wax moths, hive beetles
  • Mite Testing
  • Mite Control Methods
  • Honey Production and extracting
  • Making it through the first year.
  • And more with new lessons being added.
  • Click here to see the full list of lessons

Currently, the course includes about 5 hours of instruction, with new bonus material and demonstrations being added during the year.Ā 

  • The current price is $79 for the entire course, and includes lifetime access.Ā Ā 

Yes!Ā  There is a learning curve with beekeeping and this 5 star rated course will help you get through the first year and beyond.Ā  Ā 

There are over 42 lessons, each one lasting between 5 and 20 minutes.Ā  Many of the lessons include additional supplemental content, referred to as bonus material.Ā  Ā 

And if you prefer, there is also a classroom-style previous live class that you can watch.Ā 

  1. Ā Purchase the course.Ā  When you buy the course, you download a PDF file with a link to and password the lessons.
  2. Click here to go to the course menu - when you click a lesson it will ask for the password.Ā  Ā Enter it and follow the directions.

Sample Lesson