Click on Application for Registration of Honey Bee Colonies to obtain a registration form. Beekeeping is a popular hobby and source of income for beekeepers. There are about 900 beekeepers that keep 9,000 colonies scattered throughout Maryland. There are ten Maryland beekeeping organizations in the State. These clubs work to promote beekeeping and assist in educating their members and the community about bee culture.
Meetings are free and open to the public.
Some of these clubs conduct beekeeping short courses , usually starting in February or March each year. These courses provide potential and new beekeepers with the basics for keeping a colony of honey bees. Most are four to six sessions courses are held during the evening and include a hands on session on a Saturday.