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Beekeepers Educational Events
August
4-8, 2008
EAS
2008
Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky
The Eastern Apicultural Society of North America was established
in 1955 with the purpose of promoting honey bee culture, the
education of beekeepers, and excellence in bee research. Every
summer, EAS conducts its annual conference in one of its 22 member
States/Provinces. The conference includes lectures, workshops,
vendor displays, short courses for beginning and advanced
beekeepers, and the annual business meeting. It presents a
who's who of hobbyists, professional beekeepers, educators and
scientists, as all gather to learn and celebrate the honeybee and
beekeeping. About 500 people, from around the world, attend
this conference every year.
You must be a member of EAS in order to participate in the Short
Course, Conference, or other activities. Dues may be paid with your
conference or short course registration. Additional membership
information is available on the EAS web site.
The conference will be held August 4-8, 2008 at Murray
State University, Murray, Kentucky.
EAS 2008 brochure
available now!!
April
11 & 12, 2008
VIRGINIA
STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION SPRING MEETING
Resistance
to Pests and Diseases in the Hive
The spring 2008 Virginia State
Beekeepers Association meeting is Friday, April 11th, and Saturday,
April 12th. The meeting is being hosted by the Loudoun County
Beekeepers’ Association at the 4-H Fairground in Leesburg,
Virginia. Invited speakers include Nancy Ostiguy, Associate
Professor from Penn State University, Phil Craft, State Apiarist
from Kentucky, and Michael Palmer, a commercial beekeeper and
President of the VT Beekeepers Association.
Pre-registration will be accepted until March
28, 2008, by Lonnie Campbell of LBA. In addition to a lunch on
Saturday, LBA has arranged for discounts on lodging accommodations
at the Best Western and Comfort Inn Suites. Reservations must
be made by March 21 to qualify for the special meeting rate at these
motels. Lodging information, directions to the 4-H Fairgrounds, and
copies of the program and pre-registration form are on the VSBA
website. You may also contact Keith Tignor by telephone at
804-786-3515 for the information. We look forward to seeing you in
Leesburg in April.
Future meetings:
Fall 2008
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA.
on
November 3, 2008
Spring 2009
Colonial Beekeepers Association
Hampton Roads, VA
April
8 & April 10, 2008 - BEEKEEPERS EDUCATIONAL
SEMINARS
To:
All Eastern Virginia Beekeepers and Those Interested
in Beekeeping
From:
Rexford E. Cotton, Extension Agent, Agriculture, City of
Suffolk
Re:
Beekeepers Educational Seminars
Dear
Beekeepers and Potential Beekeepers:
Due
to the 70% decline in the honeybee population across the state of
Virginia and Southeastern United States and their importance in food
production, Virginia Cooperative Extension has planned two important
seminars.
These
seminars are designed for experienced as well as potential new
beekeepers. Beekeepers
and their spouses/or a teen age child are encouraged/urged to attend
these important meetings as it is vital that at least two
individuals per bee operation be knowledgeable of how to manage
bees.
Please
click here to review the
agenda and call 757/514-4330 or 757/514-4331 to register today.
It
is our goal and we must get the honeybees numbers up to safeguard
food production (fruit, vegetables and other crops throughout our
area and Southeast United States.
I
look forward to seeing you and a back up individual from your
operation on April 8 and 10th at the National Guard
Armory in
Suffolk.
March 29, 2008
- BEEKEEPING SHORT COURSE
| Title: |
Beekeeping
Short Course |
| Begins: |
March 29, 2008 (for 1 day) |
| When: |
Saturday 9:00 AM
- 4:00 PM |
| Where: |
Pasquotank County
Extension Office,1209 McPherson St., Elizabeth City (map) |
| Cost: |
$25 advanced
registration, $30 at the door |
| Sponsor: |
Beekeepers
Of the Albemarle |
| Additional
Information: |
Lunch Provided |
| Contact: |
Joe and Dawn
Nicolay 757-651-6543,
David DeWald 252-264-3004, or
Jessica Lynam 252-331-7773 |
Last update: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
, P. Fisher
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