2008 Annual Meeting and Banquet

Posted: September 28th, 2008

The 2008 Agenda is looking stronger than ever. The meeting this year features workshops and talks for those new to beekeeping. Find out proven ways to prevent swarming and nuc management. Learn the latest update on CCD and research from Penn State. Mark Antunes and Brian Marcy will present the details on equipment sterilization for American Foul Brood and CCD. To view the complete agenda, click here. See the President’s Potherings for more reasons to attend. For directions, cost, and reservation information, click here.

See you in Lewisburg!

Maryann Frazier Speaks on Honey House and Honey Labeling Regulations at PSBA November Meeting

Maryann Frazier
Posted: September 28th, 2008

Maryann is both a teacher of teachers and beekeepers. She is active with outreach and varroa mite education programs and most recently with Chronic Collapse Disorder of bees. She brings a wealth of experience and success in SARE funded projects on bees and pollination. Maryann will present the inspection requirements for Honey Houses and labeling requirements for honey products. Click here Click here for Meeting Agenda.

Jeff Pettis To Speak at PSBA November Meeting

Jeff Pettis
Posted: September 28th, 2008

Jeff is the Head of the USDA Beltsville Bee lab and also a prolific researcher working on practical solutions. Jeff has been studying the impact of the more toxic Nosema ceranae. The Spanish are convinced that this new species of Nosema is the cause of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). Click here Click here for Meeting Agenda.

2008 Honey and Hive Products Show

Posted: September 28th, 2008

Enter your hive products in the PSBA Annual Honey Show at the Annual Meeting, Friday, November 7 in Lewisburg, PA. Click here for rules and more details on the competition.

Registration & Bee Inspection

Posted: August 29th, 2008

Picture of Bee PackagePennsylvania requires that every beekeeper in the Commonwealth be registered. The registration costs $10.00 for a two year period and covers all apiaries and hives owned by that person. Click for an apiary registration form.

Bee inspection for 2008 started May 1. If you would like to contact the inspector for your region to schedule a visit, check the interactive map for contact information.

Remember that all packages and hives that are brought into the Commonwealth must have a certificate of inspection.

 

A President's Potherings

PSBA President Jim Bobb Picture
Posted: September 28th, 2008

Jim Bobb, PSBA President, offers a million and one reasons why all beekeepers in Pennsylvania should attend the Annual Meeting on November 7-8 in Lewisburg.

Click here to read the article.

Beekeeping Calendar of Events

Updated: September 28th, 2008

Calendar IconMany local organizations offer beekeeping events. Mark these local, state and national beekeeping events on your calendar. Click here for a detailed list of events for the Pennsylvania beekeeping community.

Local Bee Associations

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Updated: August 29th, 2008
Pennsylvania has many local, county and regional associations across the Commonwealth. If you would like to join a local beekeeping club or just ask a bee-related question, find the contact information on the interactive map.

New Beekeeping Courses

Updated: August 29th, 2008

New to Bees? If you are thinking of keeping bees or getting back into beekeeping - there are still new beekeeper classes and short courses left. Or, take some classes to prepare for next year. Courses are also offered on the internet. Check out these new beekeeping courses.

PA Bee Law

Posted: July 8th, 2007
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Several beekeepers have asked questions about the PA Bee Law. Click here for a Summary of the Bee Law. A full copy of the Bee Law can be found here.

 

Website Links

Posted: August 29th, 2008

Chain Links Click here to view useful beekeeping links.



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