Helpful resources to get started, whether you’re interested in beekeeping as a hobby or exploring careers in beekeeping, pollinator services or conservation:
Texas Beekeepers Association – You can also find local associations to join. Beekeeping can be an expensive hobby to start, so it’s great to shadow an experienced keeper first.
Texas Master Beekeeping Program – You may not be ready to jump into the certification process, but their reading lists and resources on bee health are excellent for any level.
Recommended books:
The Beekeeper’s Handbook, 4th Ed. by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile
Beekeeping: A Practical Guide by Richard E. Bonney
First Lessons in Beekeeping by Keith S. Delaplane
Top-Bar Beekeeping: Organic Practices for Honeybee Health by Les Crowder and Heather Harrell
Recommended YouTube channels and videos: