Honey extraction demonstration at Landmark Park June 24th was a success

Susan did a great job overseeing everything.  WBA membership attendance was a bit lower this year, but we were able to spend quality time with our visitors and enjoyed ourselves in the process. 

About 19 gallons of honey was extracted and bottled for the park.  Much of it quickly going out the door in the hands of park visitors who were fascinated to observe the process.  Some even got a bit of hands-on experience. Proceeds from the honey sales will go toward maintaining healthy bee colonies for the park, both on-site and off -site.

Intro video for Tools for Varroa Management
https://youtu.be/p4titRjZuOQ

At the Feb 4th, 2017 Alabama Beekeepers Association annual conference in Clanton. AL  Dr. Jamie Ellis (UFL- Gainesville ) spoke on the Honey bee Sustainability

Dr. Ellis said that the top three requirements for keeping a bee colony alive, and well, were:  Varroa control, Productive queens and Nutrition.  The national survey data he reviewed pointed to these three needs time after time.

Dr. Ellis recommends that every beekeeper download the
Tools for Varroa Management
here:  http://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/varroa/

It is Dr. Ellis opinion that there is no better document available today to guide beekeepers on the topic.  He stated that it does not matter whether we are small scale hobby beekeepers; sideliners or large scale commercial beekeepers - this document should be our go-to source of information.

The document covers all kinds of proven methods, from "natural" methods to man-made chemical compounds.

BEEKEEPING IN THE PANHANDLE

5th Annual Workshop & Tradeshow

Friday & Saturday, April 21 & 22, 2017

Chipley Florida

This Year’s Event Features:

·         Unique Opportunities for Hands-On Open Hive Experiences

·         Presentations on the Latest in Research-Based Beekeeping Management Practices

·         Interaction With Expert Beekeepers

·         Vendors with Beekeeping Equipment, Hive Products, and Honey Tasting

·         Door Prizes Include a Grand Prize Each Day of a 10-Frame Bee Hive!

 

Place:

UF/IFAS Extension Washington County Office,

1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley, FL 32428

850-638-6180

 

Time:

8:00 am – 5:00 pm each day

 

Registration:  Includes Lunch, Refreshments, Publications, Door Prize Tickets, & Educational Sessions

·         $30 for One Day or $50 for Both Days per Person.

·         $10 Age 12 and Under Each Day.

·         Late Fee of $10.00 after April 7^th.

Stay Tuned We Are Getting Ready For Spring 2017