Amy Vu

Amy Vu, Extension Coordinator with the University of Florida Honey Bee Lab and co-host of Two Bees in a Podcast, joins Jeff Ott and Dr. Becky Masterman to discuss how Extension education is shaping the future of beekeeping. Amy shares her journey from agronomy and soils science to becoming one of the country’s leading honey bee educators. The conversation explores the University of Florida’s internationally recognized Master Beekeeper Program, innovative online education efforts, Bee College, and the research and Extension programs continuing under Dr. Cameron Jack following Jamie Ellis’ transition. The discussion also travels to Thailand, where Amy leads educational expeditions introducing beekeepers to native honey bee species, Tropilaelaps mites, and practical biosecurity measures designed to reduce the risk of introducing invasive pests into North America. Finally, Amy explains Florida’s successful “Leveling Up” program, which helps hobbyist beekeepers develop business plans, …

Amy Vu is the State Extension Entomologist for the State of Florida. She works out of the University Of Florida’s Honey Bee Research Lab, headed by Dr. Jamie Ellis. As part of the Research Lab she is involved in the many project ongoing there,...