An upcoming webinar from the Urban Agriculture Program with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will address common questions for aspiring and experienced beekeepers. The webinar, “Beekeeping Strategies for Beginners,” will be led by beekeeper and educator Julia McGuire and is set for Oct. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m.

McGuire will cover beekeeping strategies, including phenological planning and ecological thinking. She has also created new resources for beginning producers which she will discuss.

Participants are asked to bring their questions and concerns for a live 20-minute Q&A session following the webinar. Other questions to be addressed include:

• How do I start beekeeping?
• How do I keep a hive healthy?
• What do bees need throughout the year?

This webinar is available at no cost. Those who wish to participate must register online.