“In a black jar contest, all that matters is how good the honey tastes to the judges.” That’s a lot different from the approach beekeepers take to standard honey judging! In fact, most beekeepers spend little time at all evaluating the taste of the honey their bees produce, and expanding their understanding of the connection this represents between them, their bees, and the blooming world around their apiaries. Black Jar contests focus directly on the taste of beekeeper-produced honey, and Read More …

Michael Embrey, who taught, worked beside, and befriended beekeepers across Maryland and the world, passed away on May 18, 2019 after sustaining injuries from a serious car accident three weeks earlier.  He is survived by his loving wife YanCai Embrey.  Hundreds gathered for a service of remembrance on Thursday, May 30 at the University of MD Wye Research and Education Center in Queenstown. There is a full obituary and condolence page online.  There are very few beekeepers in Maryland who were Read More …

MSBA recently developed a new flyer for use at public events, and is making it available for use by clubs and individuals doing pro-honey bee outreach. The state association will be printing up some copies for distribution, as well. Please contact the MSBA secretary at beeline@mdbeekeepers.org if you are interested in using this flyer! It is available as a high resolution PDF by clicking this link.