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Confessions from a Bee Business Owner
Tara Chapman of Two Hives Honey in Austin, Texas will visit TVBA for a special presentation titled "Confessions of a Bee Business Owner" on Tuesday, October 14th.
New beekeepers and seasoned professionals alike: Mark your calendars for a unique opportunity to meet and learn from Tara, a published author and Powerhouse of professional beekeeping in Texas.
Her presentation "Confessions of a Bee Business Owner" will captivate us all and is offered in Dallas for the first time ever (an evening other than our regular monthly meetings).
Tara's tale is a unique one- a CIA turned beekeeper story! She started out wanting to do a honey company but ended up in a very different place with her business. We are looking forward to hearing about the many lessons she learned along the way.
RSVP and join us in the Theater Room of The Point Building at CC Young Retirement Community on Tuesday, October 14 (7pm likely start-time) for a lively discussion of her adventures in the business of beekeeping followed by an open and honest Q&A. Tara will also have copies of her book “For the Bees: A Handbook for Happy Beekeeping” published by the University of Texas Press in November 2024 available for signing and sale.
- ALSO! Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association is hosting Tara the night before at their monthly meeting Monday October 13.
- Tara's presentation for CCHBA focuses on Honey Bee Anatomy and Physiology. Learn more at www.CCHBA.org
- Check it out and enjoy two nights in a row of Tara-Awesomeness while she's in town!
Speaker Bio:
Tara Chapman is the founder and owner of Two Hives Honey, a full service honey and beekeeping company serving Austin for almost a decade. Tara started her career working in intelligence for the federal government, but a chance beekeeping class inspired her to quit her job and become a beekeeper. An accomplished speaker and educator, she is asked to speak and educate beekeepers across the United States each year, and has taught thousands of beekeepers in her ten year tenure. She has been featured on the Today Show, VICE Media, Amtrak's magazine The National, and others. Tara’s beekeeping book, “For the Bees: A Handbook for Happy Beekeeping”was published by the University of Texas Press in November 2024. Visit Two Hives Honey Online
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For the Bees: A Handbook for Happy Beekeeping
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A handbook for what to expect the first year of beekeeping and beyond.
The path to becoming a successful beekeeper begins with a deep understanding of the bees themselves. Taking an approach that is both holistic and practical, Tara Chapman, founder and operator of Austin’s beloved Two Hives Honey, begins with a primer on honey bee biology and nutrition as well as beehive architecture. (Did you ever wonder why honey combs are composed of tiny hexagons?) A little scientific knowledge goes a long way: a beekeeper who understands how these fascinating creatures work will be better equipped to recognize a particular colony’s needs, make sound decisions when the unexpected happens, and adapt their care regimen to changing conditions. Moving beyond the basics, Chapman shows potential beekeepers how to spot pests and diseases; manage swarms (those bees aren’t angry; they’re just looking for a good home); and, of course, harvest delicious homegrown honey.
Imbued with the joy of the beekeeping journey, For the Bees provides practical visual explanations through appealing illustrations, that, alongside Chapman’s own stories from the bee yard, share the charms of these essential insects.