Sustainable Hive Management

Continue your beekeeping journey with the Farm Alliance of Baltimore and Sajeeda Urban Farm! This comprehensive Sustainable Hive Management workshop is designed for beekeepers eager to deepen their knowledge, enhance hive productivity, and embrace sustainable practices. Building on foundational concepts, this workshop dives into sophisticated techniques and modern innovations to empower you as a confident, responsible beekeeper.

Topics covered will include:

• In-Depth Hive Health & Disease Management
• Advanced Tools & Equipment Usage
• Swarm Control & Queen Rearing Techniques
• Honey Harvesting, Processing & Quality Control
• Seasonal Management & Nutrition Strategies

About the Speaker

Saj Dillard is an urban farmer and community advocate in Baltimore City. She owns and operates Sajeeda Urban Farm in West Baltimore, located on land that she purchased from the city in May 2024. Saj has been part of Baltimore's urban farming community for the last 5 years and has extensive experience across a broad range of areas, including animal husbandry, vegetable production and processing, market management, and farm maintenance. She holds several certifications in beekeeping and manages several apiaries, including the apiary at the Farm Alliance's Black Butterfly Teaching Farm.

Additional Information

This workshop will be held indoors. We encourage you to bring a water bottle! Extra water, masks, and hand sanitizer will be provided.

• Parking: Parking is available in the lot on the north side of the Union Mill building. Street parking is also available in the neighborhood.
• Restrooms: There is a restroom on site.
• Accessibility: The conference room is on the first floor with ramp access. Seating will be provided.
• Illness: Please do not attend this event if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of illness including but not limited to fever, coughing, and/or vomiting.
• Cancellation Policy: In the event that we need to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, attendees will receive an email notification.

Questions? Please contact [email protected]

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Host or Publisher Farm Alliance of Baltimore