Prior to taking the UM course I would have watched and learned from the
thread. Subsequent to the course I am instead reading the original research
and augmenting my evaluation of the research with the input from the thread.



That's got to be the coolest post in a long time.  Regardless of which side
you come down on.

With the talk of Master programs, the one reason I picked professor
Bromenshenks class  was for his serious education on pesticides.  The other
programs I looked at had the simple mantra  "pesticides bad"  Up to and
including Rachel Carsons silent spring as reading for the EAS.   I found
that personally an issue.   THE UOM program actually covers LD
understandings,  Residual Times and paths of exposure  as well as a complete
understanding that not all pesticides are equal.


For too long research papers are published,  with REALLY bad titles, and
sometimes really bad work that most people just take for granted.  The
assume that since its written the title must be true.  Without any
political direction Professor Bromenshenks class required you read and
understand for yourself. 



I get to deal with a lot of large scale beekeepers. The vast majority of
them  are good beekeepers,  but  don't know a corbiclula from a tarsal claw.
So stepping up and adding to your education is what makes you capable of
being a Master.  Not that you have achieved some certain level,  but that
you strive for excellence and knowledge in the field.

My goal is not to pick one class over another,  UOM class is an online self
study in bee stuff.  Its not a hands on demonstration class where you fail
if your smoker goes out.  So look at the course of study in any program,
and pick one that will expand your knowledge base.  Some will be local
classes,  others like Professors class,  will introduce you from others all
over.   Either way,  you will learn some things, and make new friends and
contacts.


Charles

PS.  I did not intend to imply that I know more on anything bee related than
the instructors,  just that in general,  we tend to think we already know
all about something,  so why bother, sometimes that's true,  and many times
its not.

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