​​​​​​Hemken Honey Co.

W229 S7120 Guthrie School Rd.  ​Big Bend, WI   53103

​Business phone:  262-662-2843

Field Day*​​

​Completed for 2026

-Small groups will learn beehive basics and best practices, using tools, smokers and other bee equipment.  

-New beekeepers will learn how to open, inspect and work with beehives.  

-No charge for the field day.

IMPORTANT:  This is intended for current or serious, potential beekeepers only

​​​​*INSTRUCTORS:  

Andy Hemken has 30 years of beekeeping experience. He a contributor to several beekeeping publications, past President of the MWBA, and had been a professional trainer for 30 years. 

He has worked with many local municipalities to establish reasonable guidelines for keeping beehives. 

Scott Hemken is co-owner of Hemken Honey and a full time beekeeper.  He is an unwavering advocate for small businesses, local farmers and producers of natural products utilizing honey, beeswax and propolis.

He has a particular interest in infused honeys, tinctures and mead​.​​​

 Beginning Beekeeping Class* 

Completed for 2026

​     $75 per person
     $30 for one additional, person in the same residence

-Basics of beekeeping for new or potetial beekeepers. 

-Learn what honeybees do and how they do it. 

Presented in an informal style, ntended to give a new beekeeper adequate information to start or help manage their own hive/s.

-Class size is limited to insure better interaction and understanding with opportunities for questions.

* Includes class and book; light meal, snacks and beverages provided.

All classes and workshops are held at Hemken Honey Company Co.

For Information and to sign up contact:  Email: andy@hemkenhoney.com or call 414-531-8220​​​​