Develops markets for honey and beeswax. Coordinates the availability of package bees with suppliers. Prepares articles, newsletter material, and radio announcements on apiculture and bee management. Conducts bee management demonstrations during the summer. Performs related work as required.
Extensive travel is required during summer months in order to conduct field inspections.
Some evening work and attendance at meetings may be required. Incumbents should possess a valid Vermont driver's license and vehicle or have some private alternative means of transportation available. Four years of commercial beekeeping or apiary inspection. General college may be substituted for up to two years of the experience on a semester for six months basis.