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Time to Bee Thankful
Posted by Astrid Hartleb
It's that time of year where we all reflect on all the things we have to be thankful for in our lives. Here at FSBA, we want to be sure you know that we are so thankful to all the beekeepers, associations, volunteers and supporters of FSBA. It cannot be said enough that an organi...
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Hurricane Dorian Relief
Posted by Astrid Hartleb
Hurricane Dorian Relief FSBA Beekeeper Hurricane Dorian Relief At APIMONDIA 2019 in Montreal Canada, Florida Beekeeper BO STERK of BEES BEYOND BORDERS, got with Apimondia to set up a place to accept donations for the Islands of the Bahamas and Abacoas t...
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FSBA 2019 Event!
Posted by Astrid Hartleb
FREE Tickets for paid members available here! Where: UF / IFAS Orange County Agriculture Extension Offices at 6021 S. Conway Rd. in Orlando, FL 32812 When: Friday & Saturday Oct. 11th & 12th 2019 FREE to paid members of FSBA...go to our website: floridabeekeepers.com and join or renew your memb...
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October FSBA event 2019
Posted by Chris Stalder
YOU are invited to our 2019 FSBA Event Oct. 11th & 12th in Orlando, FL: Where: UF / IFAS Orange County Agriculture Extension Offices at 6021 S. Conway Rd. in Orlando, FL 32812 When: Friday & Saturday Oct. 11th & 12th 2019 FREE to paid members of FSBA...go to our webs...
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Vegetable Processing Euipment Improve Your Bottom Line
Posted by gf machine
The delicate nature of most fruits and Vegetable Processing Machine in order to maintain their important nutritional properties and great taste. Our Vegetable Processing Machine will help your business with that. Our vegetables processing accessories sorts, grades, washes, cooks, blanches, mixes,...
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Panhandle beekeepers work to save hives after Hurricane Michael
Posted by Al Salopek
Panhandle beekeepers work to save hives after Hurricane Michael (Photo: Molly Jameson) CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE GAINESVILLE - Hurricane Michael significantly impacted the beekeeping industry in the Florida Panhandle. This area is home to about 500 registe...
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HURRICANE RELIEF
Posted by Al Salopek
FSBA Beekeeper Hurricane Relief We are receiving reports that Bees are dealing with a lack of resources in affected areas, they are hungry. If food and nutrition isn't provided, there will be devastating... View Updates CLICK HERE...
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October Bee Management
Posted by Al Salopek
Incoming! Another Melitto Files post is coming your way. Today's Post: Beekeeper Management Calendar: October Recommendations for your apiary in October. Read the latest post
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Bee Collage extended event
Posted by Al Salopek
2018 UF/IFAS Bee College [EXTENDED DATES] October 15th - 16th Gainesville, Florida Due to the high levels of interest in Bee College this fall, we will be extending the event into the...
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volunteers for an ongoing research project.
Posted by Al Salopek
Hello beekeepers, The UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab is seeking volunteers for an ongoing research project. This is a great way to satisfy up to 4 core/major credits in the program! Please see below for details. &nbs...
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EAS OVERVIEW Malcolme Sanford
Posted by Al Salopek
EAS Overview by Malcolm T. Sanford (Reprinted with permission from Apis Information Resource News) Hampton, Virginia, “Where it all Began” was the venue for the 2018 version of the Eastern Apicultural Society, August 13-17, 2018. Some 700 beekeepers, a record crowd, showed...
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UF Master Beekeeper Program
Posted by Al Salopek
Hello beekeepers, There is an upcoming opportunity to earn a Public Service Credit. Please see the information below to decide if you are interested and available. This opportunity is first come, first serve. If you would like to fulfill this speaker request, please respond dire...
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UF Master Beekeeper Program
Posted by Al Salopek
Hello beekeepers, There is an upcoming opportunity to earn a Public Service Credit. Please see the information below to decide if you are interested and available. This opportunity is first come, first ser...
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Micheal Bush is in the House!
Posted by Al Salopek
Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association Palm Beach County Beekeepers Palm Beach County Beekeepers has invited you to the event 'Fun Meeting with Micheal Bush' on Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association! Check out "Fun Meeting with Micheal Bush...
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Apiary Hurricane Preparedness
Posted by Al Salopek
Apiary hurricane preparedness 1610 As always during hurricane season, your safety, and that of your family and neighbors is the top priority as a pending storm approaches. As long as you are otherwise safe and prepared, however, take a few minutes to consider preparing your apiary as well. Be...
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Possible reasons for FSBA to hire a Lobbyist
Posted by Al Salopek
FSBA would like to know your thoughts on: Reasons "why or why not" we should have a lobbiest to represent beekeepers in the State of Florida, please add comments to this page with your thoughts of Beekeepers and Honeybees being represented in Tallahassee. 1. We need to decide if we really nee...
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Beekeepers News Letter
Posted by Al Salopek
FSBA e-News September, 2018 Annual FSBA elections to be held during our FSBA conference's annual meeting October 13th, 2018. Nominations for President, Vice President, and Board of Managers Districts (Regions) 2, 4, & 6 are open. Ple...
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Caribbean Bee Collage
Posted by Al Salopek
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-ufifas-caribbean-bee-college-tickets-49140667058
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Inspector Needed
Posted by Al Salopek
Open Position with Florida Department of Agriculture I wanted to reach out to let you know that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking to hire a full-time Agriculture and Consumer Protection Specialist (Position #: 42001266) in Polk County, FL. This is a professional...
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Cottage Food Honey
Posted by Al Salopek
http://www.freshfromflorida.com/content/download/24010/486807/Cottage_Food_Guidance.pdf I am not an expert on this subject but I have spent quite a bit of time involved with it. Under cottage food an individual can bottle and sell honey (now to$50,000 limit) but there are...
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The University of Florida Veterinary Feed Directive system is o
Posted by Al Salopek
11 of 1,536 The University of Florida Veterinary Feed Directive system is online and active. https://www.honeybeevfd.com/ Van Cleef, G...
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Bee Lab Sponsorship and Naming Right Opportunities
Posted by Tom Nolan
Bee Lab Sponsorship and Naming Right Opportunities Special sponsorship recognition for individuals and companies will be provided for contributions of $350 and above. Acknowledgment of these donors will be displayed in the entry foyer of the bee research laboratory. Sponsorship Levels Square Foot...
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Apis Information Resource News
Posted by Malcolm Sanford
The Apis Information Resource News is a monthly newsletter emanating from the Apis Information Resource Center, a project under construction by Dr. Malcolm T. Sanford. A professor emeritus affiliated with the University of Florida. Dr. Sanford attempts to distill some thirty years of apicultur...
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UF Bee Lab Overview
Posted by Al Salopek
In a public/private partnership between the Florida Legislature, University of Florida and Florida State Beekeepers Association, $2.7 million has been raised to build a new bee research laboratory. Scheduled to open in 2018, this laboratory will create the premier honey bee research f...