A new organization is now forming in Brown County for those interested in keeping or learning about honey bees. We will be called the Brown County Beekeepers Association and our purpose will be to raise awareness about the serious plight of bees and to promote beekeeping in and around the
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By Garance Burke
The Associated Press
Atwater, California. - Beekeepers battling a mysterious ailment that led to the disappearance of millions of honeybees fear the sting of imported Australian bees that they worry could out compete their hives and might carry a deadly parasite unseen in the United States.
The
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You are invited to attend one of the largest and most educational beekeeping schools in the State of Ohio. The program is designed to be educational for anyone interested in honeybees, with programs for the beginner and experienced beekeeper. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2009
at the
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The inaugural meeting was a huge success. We had just under 50 people attend. We opened the meeting
with introductions even the membership. It went around the room with each person
describing there apiaries, # of hives etc. Ron Hoopes President of the Ohio State
Beekeepers Association was in attendance
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This year's Southwestern Ohio Beekeeping School held at the Oasis Conference Center in Loveland, Ohio was very educational and entertaining experience. There were various seminars on every aspect of keeping bees as well as the numerous useful products derived from the hive. The event was a sellout again this year
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An Ohio State Beekeepers Association queen rearing school was held at the Warren County Conservation Club on June 15, 2009. The clinic was presented by Dr. Joe Latshaw with a slide presentation and lecture followed by hands on training in the bee yard. There were four participants, two from the
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Treasurer Mark Wesseler in association with his brother who works for the Salvation Army are looking for honey donations to support the fund raising efforts of the Salvation Army. Anyone interested in helping with this noble cause can contact Mark at (513) 373-2724 or by e-mail at mwesseler@browncountybeekeepers.org.
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Lessons from the battle against colony collapse disorder, which is still decimating hives. A list of articles written by various notables within the Bee Culture Community.
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The Brown County Beekeepers held their first meeting of the new year Tuesday night at the Western Brown High School. Items discussed were: package bee order, group equipment order, swarm list, prorating of dues for members who join late in the year and this years fair. Cake and refreshments were
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This beginner beekeeping class will consist of a four hour hands on study of sustainable beekeeping practices at the off grid farm of Christine Tailer and Greg Cole. Participants will be able to tour the apiary, including a top bar hive, as well as the sugar shed, and learn about
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