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Jeff Bergland

As a fifth year beekeeper, Jeff Bergland has done considerable research and taken classes on the basics of beekeeping. Recently, he has completed the second of three classes through the Oregon State University's Master Beekeeping Program.  He has now been certified as a Journeyman Master Beekeeper. Jeff teaches classes around the valley to Elementary and Jr. High School students as well as many adult classes.  With his practical experience, he is excited to co-teach our Backyard Beekeeping course. Jeff is a 25-year resident in the Gem State and loves to teach.

 

Please go to the Treasure Valley Beekeepers Club website at www.idabees.org to learn more.

 

Kevin Duesman

Kevin Duesman has been a hobby beekeeper for the last 17 years. He has been involved in more than 100 swarm collections throughout the valley, and has taught in grade schools and several other adult classes.

Kevin has taken and completed the first of three classes through the Oregon State University's Master Beekeeping Program. For the past two years, he has been one of only four people in the Treasure Valley Beekeepers Club that breeds Queen Bee's for use by other club members.

Kevin has been teaching Backyard Beekeeping for Community Education, along with Jeff Bergland, for the past three years, and we couldn't be happier to have them!

Please go to the Treasure Valley Beekeepers Club website at www.idabees.org to learn more.