During this seven hour course we will be covering five points. 1. The ABCs of Beekeeping: An introduction to Beekeeping for rural and urban enthusiasts. 2. Organic Beekeeping: A discussion on how to maintain healthy colonies without medications. Addressing the problem of GMO crops as they relate to beekeeping 3. Almond Pollination: Practical tips on pollination contracts, locations and benefits of pollination. 4. Commercial Honey Production: Sharing lessons learned during a 4 week commercial beekeeping tour in North Dakota. 5. Spiritual lessons taught by the bees: Social order and rules of a bee colony refracted through the Bible