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2008 Annual Meeting and BanquetPosted: 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
Posted: September 28th, 2008Maryann 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
Posted: September 28th, 2008Jeff 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 ShowPosted: September 28th, 2008Enter 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 InspectionPosted: August 29th, 2008
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
Posted: September 28th, 2008Jim 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 EventsUpdated: September 28th, 2008
Local Bee Associations
Updated: August 29th, 2008Pennsylvania 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 CoursesUpdated: August 29th, 2008
PA Bee LawPosted: July 8th, 2007
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 LinksPosted: August 29th, 2008
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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 
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