American Bee Journal
The American Bee Journal was established in 1861 by Samuel Wagner and has been published continuously since that time, except for a brief period during the Civil War. The Journal has the honor of being the oldest English language beekeeping publication in the world. Today, Dadant and Sons has the privilege of publishing the American Bee Journal for subscribers throughout the world. Readership is concentrated among hobby and commercial beekeepers, bee supply dealers, queen breeders, package-bee shippers, honey packers, and entomologists.
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The Classroom
The Classroom Department of the American Bee Journal has been a popular place for beekeepers of all levels of experience and interest to exchange questions, answers, ideas, comments and opinions for years. Beekeeping questions of all kinds, regardless of experience levels, are solicited and encouraged.
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Upcoming Events
- 2026 GBA Fall Conference and UGA Beekeeper Certification Testing
Sep 11, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026 - Next-Level Beekeeping with Grant Stiles & Tim Schuler (Wintering for a Successful Spring Combining Hives)
Sep 11, 2026 - Bee Fair and Honey Show Brings Education, Innovation, and Community to Appalachia
Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026
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