Notes from the Apiary Inspector
Cybil Preston updates on how you can join the National Honey Bee Survey and what’s up in Maryland beekeeping. Read More …
Author: Toni Burnham
President’s Message, June 2021
MSBA Kim Mehalick on meetings, new classes, and face-to-face in the Fall!
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About MSBA Elections 2020
MSBA Elections: What You Are Voting For Each year MSBA asks members to vote for officers: do you know what you are voting for? Your state beekeeping club collects your dues and oversees tens of thousands of dollars in resources in pursuit of this non-profit organization’s mission: “to promote scientific and practical bee culture, promote the use of honey and other bee products, and to secure such legislation as is necessary to protect and further the beekeeping industry and to Read More …
Special Section: Maryland Has Class(es)!
Maryland beekeeping associations are continuing their educational mission, each in its own way and with ideas to offer us all. Read More …
Created Critters with Wings: a beautiful new book from beekeeper Ben Cooper
Western MD beekeeper has a beautiful new book, “Created Critters With Wings!” Read More …
2021 February 14 Celia Davis and Adam Finkelstein on Queens: WORKSHOP
Join MSBA on Sunday, February 14 for a special pay-what-you-like Zoom Workshop on Queens with Celia Davis of the BBKA and Adam Finkelstein of VP Queen Bees. Read More …
Beekeeping News and Notes: February 2021
Cicadas, VSH in the lab, historic bee DNA, the real poop on hornet defense, more! Read More …
BUMBA is Zooming Again in Prince Georges County
BUMBA is mixing Zoom, recorded and live sessions for its 2021 class. Read More …
Notes from the Apiary Inspector
Cybil Preston updates us on MD beekeeping stats, the Winter we are having, the importance of registering, and Mack and Tukka! Read More …
Association of Southern MD Beekeepers Teaching at College of Southern Maryland Online
The Association of Southern Maryland Beekeepers is partnering with the online arm of the College of Southern Maryland (which is also a Bee Campus USA!) to offer its beginning beekeeping course this year. Designed for those interested in getting started in beekeeping. Subject material including basic honey bee biology and behavior, beekeeping equipment, pests, hive inspection and seasonal management will all be covered. The overall goal is to provide information that will allow you to learn from your bees as Read More …