I asked for the following information for my personal consideration, and thought others may be interested: SUCCESSFUL QUEEN REARING SHORT COURSE University of Minnesota July 21-23, 2000 Why not rear your own queens? The University of Minnesota Queen Rearing short course teaches one method of rearing queens that works consistently for both hobby and commercial beekeepers. Topics covered include queen and drone biology, timing of queen rearing in northern climates, stock selection, setting up mating yards, and record keeping. Everyone will have a chance to try their hand at grafting larvae and raising their own queens. A unique feature of the course is the section on queen rearing equipment designs that will allow you to build your own! The cost for the 2 1/2 day course is $75 which includes a 80 page manual, lunch, and refreshments. Those attending the course may purchase a professional video demonstrating the queen rearing techniques at a discount price of $30. The course is taught by Dr. Marla Spivak and Mr. Gary S. Reuter on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota. For further information and registration brochures, please call, write, e-mail or visit our web site. (612) 624-3636 Department of Entomology 1980 Fowell Ave. Room 219 University of Minnesota St. Paul, MN 55108-6125 e-mail: [log in to unmask] e-mail: [log in to unmask] Web site: www.entomology.umn.edu/ Lloyd Lloyd Spear, Owner, Ross Rounds, Inc. The finest in comb honey production. www.rossrounds.com