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You may also find that it may be difficult to acquire bees without placing an advance order. Package bees are definitely a seasonal item. It may be possible to purchase nucs and full size hives over a more extended period, though.
There is a introductory course on April 29 offered here:
https://edenprairie.thatscommunityed.com/course/spring-summer-adult-2014/exploring-beekeeping
If you haven't checked to see if its full, its worth checking. I see on that page that there are also Fall courses.
You may also find that it may be difficult to acquire bees without placing an advance order. Package bees are definitely a seasonal item. It may be possible to purchase nucs and full size hives over a more extended period, though.
There is a introductory course on April 29 offered here:
https://edenprairie.thatscommunityed.com/course/spring-summer-adult-2014/exploring-beekeeping
If you haven't checked to see if its full, its worth checking. I see on that page that there are also Fall courses.