In the López-Uribe Lab at Penn State University, we study how wild and managed bees respond to environmental change and agricultural practices. Our work combines basic research on pollinator evolution and disease ecology with extension activities aimed at supporting beekeepers, farmers, and communities.
Our work spans topics from organic beekeeping to wild bee diversity, as well as collaborative monitoring programs we develop in Pennsylvania and other regions. Through outreach, training, and collaboration with local communities, we aim to promote sustainable practices that benefit pollinators and our ecosystems.
Resources in Spanish
- Apicultura, ¿cómo empezar? Link
- Manejo de abejas de miel a través de las estaciones. Link
- Manteniendo abejas melíferas. Link
- Monitoreo de Varroa con lavado de alcohol. Link
- Métodos para el control de Varroa destructor: un enfoque de manejo integrado de plagas. Link
- Enfermedades de la Abeja de Miel: Loque Americana. Link
- Virus en abejas de miel. Link
The López-Uribe Lab leads a research and extension project that supports limited resource farmers interested in beginning beekeeping as a complementary livelihood.
Through free education, specialized equipment, and ongoing support, the project aims to reduce barriers to access, build capacity, and document participants’ experiences, challenges, and opportunities.
We are no longer recruiting participants. Applications closed in February 2026.
¿How does the Project Work?
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Who can participate?
Farmers and agricultural workers with limited resources who are interested in learning beekeeping from scratch. The program offers Spanish-language support to facilitate participation for individuals with diverse language needs.
For more information about the project, please email: far5137@psu.edu
This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number LNE25-487