Honey Judge Training & Certification, FLORIDA (Levels 1-3)

Honey Judge Training & Certification (Levels 1-3)

The American Honey Show Training Council will be holding Honey Judge Training & Certification Classes at the UF/IFAS 2025 South Fla. Bee College in Seminoile, FL, on August 22nd. Honey Judging is a fascinating, detail-oriented pursuit. If you like to learn, if you like to teach, if you like to see the coolest stuff before anyone else does, honey judging might be right for you!

Join us in Seminole, FL, for this exciting event! This program is perfect for honey enthusiasts looking to enhance their knowledge and skills. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced beekeeper, our comprehensive program is appropriate for any level of beekeeping experience!

During this event, you'll learn about the science of honey judging, from the basics to advanced techniques. Our expert instructors will cover topics such as

• food safety and hygiene,
• proper harvesting, processing, and handling,
• honey show logistics and administration, and
• proper judging etiquette, ethics, and techniques.

This class is the first step on the road to becoming an AHSTC Certified Honey Judge! The Intro Training Class (Level 1) is a day-long event. At the conclusion of the Level 1 class, participants will be a certified Honey Judge Candidate. There are a number of steps Honey Judge Candidates must complete before becoming eligible to sit for the (Level 2) Certified Honey Judge Exam. You can check out our website at www.honeyshowusa.com for complete program requirements. It takes most individuals 12-18 months to complete the requirements to sit for the (Level 2) Certified Honey Judge Exam. Honey Judge Candidates must complete all Level 2 program requirements prior to signing up for the Level 2 exam.

Don't miss this opportunity to start on the path to becoming a certified honey judge, or to continue with your training and certification journey!

*PLEASE NOTE - The Honey Judge training and exams are a separate event from Bee College. If you want to attend Bee College as well, you will need to register for that event separately. Please click the link to go to the UF/IFAS Bee College registration page for more helpful information about our hosts and that event.

The Level 1 Honey Judge Training class is a special seminar that will begin onthe morning of August 22nd. This Introductory Class is the first step on the road to becoming a Certified AHSTC Honey Judge! The Level 2 & 3 exams will be held Friday afternoon, immediately following the conclusion of the Level 1 training class. You must have previously completed the Level 1 class AND have completed all of the additional prerequisites for Level 2 and Level 3 before signing up for those tests.

Level 1 registration includes: the day-long Introductory Honey Judge Training workshop, links to online files (with hundreds of forms), course handouts, a personalized certificate credentialing you as an AHSTC Honey Judge Candidate.

Level 2 registration includes: Honey Judge Certification test, Honey Judge's coat & hat, and a personalized diploma credentialing you as an AHSTC Certified Honey Judge!

Level 3 registration includes: Senior Honey Judge Certification test, Senior Honey Judge's pin, and a personalized diploma credentialing you as an AHSTC Certified Senior Honey Judge!

Attention! The cost of lunch is NOT included in the Level 1-3 registrations. Please be sure to register for lunch(s) at the Bee College registration site () for either or both days!

Please click the link HERE to go to the UF/IFAS Bee College registration page for more helpful information about our hosts and that event.

Please email [email protected] or call (770) 843-2110 with any questions about the program or schedule.

Host or Publisher American Honey Show Training Council