Blake started his beekeeping journey 20 years ago at 12 years old as a small scale hobby beekeeper. Over the past 2 decades, the business has grown significantly with the help of an incredible team. It is now a commercial beekeeping operation with over 30,000 hives, a bulk bee supply company (Desert Creek Bulk Bees) , a honey packing company (Desert Creek Honey), a chain of hobby beekeeping stores (The Bee Supply) and a commercial bee supply store (Commercial Bee Supply) and a pollination company (Desert Creek Pollination). He serves on the boards of the American Beekeeping Federation & American Honey Producers.
Expanding from a Small Scale to Sideline Beekeeper
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June 6, 2013
Presenter: Blake Shook, Desert Creek Honey
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Join us as we hear Blake’s story about his growth from one beehive to 1,400. He will also include a business plan so you can learn how to grow your business in the same way.
Building a Hobbyist, Sideline and Commercial Honey House
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July 11, 2013
Presenter: Blake Shook, Desert Creek Honey
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Join us as Blake Shook presents on things to do and things not to do when building a honey house, as well as basic sanitation requirements for processing food.
Beekeeping Websites
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August 15, 2013
Presenter: Blake Shook, Desert Creek Honey
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Join us as Blake Shook presents a review of over 200 USA-based honey websites. He will also teach you how to build your own website, including marketing tips.
Markets and Marketing
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September 12, 2013
Presenter: Blake Shook, Desert Creek Honey
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Join us as Blake Shook presents on how to market honey, including creative new ideas and things to avoid.
