February Topic- ” Winter Feeding Bees”. With the mild winter so far, I’m sure a lot of hives have been out and about consuming lots of energy and eating more honey than normal. There could be a lot of winter starvation this year. OSBA Beekeeper of the Year Gary Keuffer…
On January 11, 2022, the Brown County Beekeepers Association will present ” An Introduction to Beekeeping ” at 7:00 PM in the Community Room of Western Brown High School in Mt. Orab, Ohio. The program will cover what’s required to get started in beekeeping. A wide variety of handout material…
We wish to congratulate Gary Keuffer our Director of Education in being designated the 2021 OSBA Beekeeper of the year! Beekeeping since 1985 after visiting with Jim Higgins (aka Dr. Sting) of Highland County Beekeepers. Gary is the Brown County Beekeepers Association’s Director of Education and is very involved with…
September is one of the high points on a Brown County beekeepers calendar, it’s fair time! The Brown County Beekeepers Association has a large presence at the week long fair at the end of September, highlighted by the Brown County Open Honey show on September 27th. All entries are welcome…
Due to the current situation in the State as it pertains to the Coronavirus. This Monday’s scheduled “Introduction to Beekeeping” class hosted by the Clermont County Library and present by our Education Coordinator Gary Keuffer has been changed to a Virtual Program. Signup now at http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=5338&EventID=423775&PK= and join the Zoom…
Saturday’s education field trip was a resounding success, providing ample learning opportunities and visual aids. Education Coordinator Gary Keuffer facilitated a show and tell format with many veteran club members providing insights and demonstrating equipment they personally utilize. While instructing on the correct way to perform a full hive inspection,…
https://www.ohiostatebeekeepers.org/live-webinar-training-2/ Who will be presenting? Aug 9 – Dr. Jay Evans, USDA – Tackling Disease issues at the USDA-ARS Bee Research Laboratory REGISTRATION Aug 23 – Danae Wolfe, OSU Ed Tech – Macro Photography Sept 13 – Carmen Conrad – Wax Rendering Sept 27 – Mike Retterer, OPHI – Planting Forage for Pollinators Oct…
We have received approval from the Brown County Health department to resume meetings as long as we follow CDC guidelines which include wearing a mask, social distancing etc. We will be in the Rhonemus Hall building which is west of the main show ring on the south end of the…
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Patriot Bee Farms have limited availability for April 25, 2020 3 lb bee packages with queen for $125.00 I must receive money to secure orders asap. Packages to be picked up in Georgetown, Ohio. First come first serve. Limited availability. Call Dan Cotter, 937-213-0715 from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
