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Level up your beekeeping with TVBA!

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is offering a special Texas Master Beekeeper Program Testing Day at the request of TVBA on Saturday May 29. ALL TMBP LEVELS CAN TEST AT THIS EVENT!

Register for the Online Course and enjoy the content at your leisure.. watch the videos, review the links, take sample tests. Once testing day arrives, it's your time to shine. You can take the test multiple times and do not have to complete the Online Coursework.. you can study it at your own pace. Visit TMBP Online for program details. Click here for other information and various level review links.

Tell your friends because all interested DFW beekeepers are invited- the facility can seat 70ppl.

VISIT TMBP ONLINE

Exam Details:
Registration closes: Monday, May 25th at 11:59 p.m.

  • When: Friday, May 29th
    • Apprentice Check-in: 8 am |Exam time: 8am – 12pm
    • Advanced/Master Check-in: 1pm | Exam time: 1pm – 4pm
  • Where: Texas A&M AgriLife Field Office in Garland: 715 Rowlett Road, Garland, TX 75043 (view map here)

  • APPRENTICE-LEVEL Master Beekeeper Testing:

     In order to register for Apprentice Testing you must be in our Apprentice Level 10-Week Online Course.. [REGISTER HERE FIRST].

  • ADVANCED-LEVEL Master Beekeeper Testing:

     In order to register for Advanced Testing you must be in our Advanced Level 10-Week Course.. [REGISTER HERE FIRST].

  • MASTER-LEVEL Master Beekeeper Testing:

     Email TMBP@ag.tamu.edu about your intent to take the exam.

    Exam FAQs:

  • Apprentice Testing will involve in-hive testing.
  • Please remember to bring your own bee suit, gloves, hive tool, lighter, and smoker.
  • We will provide smoker fuel; however, if you have a fuel preference, please feel free to bring your own. Appropriate attire is required.
  • Any participants dressed in inappropriate clothing (shorts, sandals, etc.) without adequate protective gear will not be permitted to take the exam.
  • Advanced & Master Level Testing does not involve in-hive testing, *No bee suit or other gear required.
  • Note: If you are unsure whether you meet the exam requirements or have any other questions, please email TMBP@ag.tamu.edu
    • Special thanks also to Garett Slater (TAMU Honey Bee Extension Entomologist), Heather McBride (Honey Bee Technician), Omar Martinez (TAMU Apiculture Program Specialist), and Anne LeSenne (Dallas County Horticulture Extension Agent), plus Megan & Kirby, for all working together to make this happen for TVBA.