{"product_id":"queen-rearing-with-the-nicot-system-graft-quality-queens-hands-on-class_4-25-26","title":"Queen Rearing with the Nicot System: Graft-Quality Queens, Hands-On Class (4\/25\/26)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe have secured a limited number of Nicot-style queen rearing kits at a price that allows us to pass real savings on to our first classes. Once those kits are gone pricing will reflect current market rates. If you have been thinking about learning this system, now is the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGrafting produces excellent queens. But it requires steady hands, sharp eyes, and seasons of practice to do reliably. Not every beekeeper wants to invest that, and not every beekeeper can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor beekeepers who cannot graft or simply choose not to, the alternatives have always been a compromise. Swarm cells are unpredictable. Cut comb forces you to destroy sections of drawn comb and requires wax foundation to do it properly. Emergency cells give you whatever the colony decides, not what you would choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Nicot system changes that equation entirely. Your queen lays directly into the cell cups herself. No larva transfer. No grafting tool. No destroyed comb. You get queen rearing that produces graft-quality results and puts you in control of your genetics on your own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will walk away knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe steps most beekeepers miss that cause them to give up on raising their own queens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHow to set up a cell builder that works with one colony and eliminates the laying worker problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHow to use the tools built specifically for this system so your dates and decisions are never a guess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe sensitive period, why it matters, and the options available when things do not go as planned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWhen your queen refuses the cups, how to identify your options and keep your queen production on track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe complete path from your first capped cell to a confirmed laying mated queen in your own apiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery seat comes with a Nicot-style queen rearing kit and a professionally produced spiral bound student reference covering the complete workflow, development timeline, and troubleshooting guide. You also get access to two free digital tools built specifically for this system: a Queen Rearing Calculator and a Cell Builder Setup Guide at tools.ozarkbeebarn.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cdel\u003e$200\u003c\/del\u003e $175 - Launch Discount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eClass Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"321\"\u003e• Date: April 25th 2026\u003cbr data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e• Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (includes lunch break)\u003cbr data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e• Location: Joplin, MO (exact location provided after purchase)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSeating is limited to 40 per class. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eSelect “Store Pickup” at checkout. This is a live class. Your equipment will be provided in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eAttendance Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eEach registration is valid for one attendee only. Due to limited seating and included materials, unregistered guests cannot be accommodated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this is for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSecond-year beekeepers and beyond who are ready to raise queens from their own genetics. 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