SUCCESS! Thank you to the many members who donated to this urgent cause. MSBA collected enough money to send emergency bee food to Puerto Rico’s unique bee subspecies. This fundraiser is now closed. Read More …
New president, thanks to Jim Fraser, a winter that’s rough on stores, recent classes and more to come, February 15 meeting with Kim Flottum PLUS extra workshops. Read More …
First, I must give a well-deserved appreciation to outgoing MSBA President Jim Fraser. His willingness to help any beekeeper, share information, and just generally be a great all around ambassador for Maryland beekeepers will be missed. I hope to learn from his example. Well: this has been an interesting winter. The weather has been up and down so much that our bees have been impacted. We are seeing bees going through their stores rapidly, and adding sugar blocks at a Read More …
Cybil Preston, State Apiary Inspector, MDA Phone 410-841-5920, Fax 841-5835, Cell 410-562-3464 2019 Statistics: Maryland has 2,161 beekeepers registered, in 2,716 apiaries and 15,923 registered honey bee colonies. Mack and Tukka have inspected and certified 2000 colonies so far this winter! Apiary registration letters In December, the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Apiary Inspectors Office sent out letters and registrations to all beekeepers who have been active during the last 5 years. Please do send in or email your signed registration if Read More …
We’ve compiled a list of very helpful online learning tools to speed you to better beekeeping. Read More …
Make your summer 2020 plans now! The 65th Eastern Apicultural Short Course & Conference will take place August 3-7 in beautiful Orono, Maine! What better place to talk bees and beat the heat? Local favorites like Sammy Ramsey and other superstars like Tom Seeley, Sue Cobey, and more! Check out the video for more information, as well.
New beekeeping mag, bees and power lines, flowers as infection sites, more bees doing math… Read More …
Somes smiles as we finish this season and head into the colder months. Read More …
You can learn more about the honey show and its rules here, but first, MSBA President Kim Mehalick wants to encourage your participation and offer some tips for success! TIPS for preparing a Honey Show entry: Put your entry through a fine filter to reduce particulate. Pour your bottles a week early so the air bubbles can rise. Watch those fill lines! That ridge bellow the screw threads up top is the “Fair Fill Line.” Bring an extra cap, and Read More …
Free State Beekeepers had fun, impressed the competition, and won silver in South Carolina! Read More …