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MD.: Honey Show Judging Class

  • University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 (map)

CLASS IS POSTPONED

TUITION: $50 and a current MSBA membership

This class will cover all of the basics of honey show judging.   It is ideal for everyone wanting to improve their honey show entries, and for people pursuing judging certification - although taking this class will not certify you as a Maryland Judge.

TEACHERS INCLUDE

Cybil Preston, Maryland certified Honey Show Judge, MD State Apiary Inspector, owner Cybbees

David Morris, Maryland certified Honey Show Judge

Bill McGiffin, Maryland certified Honey Show Judge

Bart Smith, Maryland certified Honey Show Judge

Jim Fraser, Maryland certified Honey Show Judge, Owner, Maryland Honey Company and former MSBA president

TOPICS

  • Judging philosophy

  • All forms of honey including liquid, comb, creamed, cut, chunk, frames and sections

  • Beeswax Candles

  • Photos

  • Arts and crafts

  • Gift baskets

  • Using refractometers (hands on)

  • Using polariscopes (hands on)

Source:: https://www.mdbeekeepers.org/2020-may-02-honey-show-judging-class/
Earlier Event: March 26
VA: Workshop. Preparing Honey & Intro to Judging Honey Shows
Later Event: May 12
ONLINE: Honey Crystallization and Technology