There will be an additional meeting in October (October 17, 2019), a post on the Google Group will provide additional details and serve as a reminder for those members interested in attending.
October 17, 2019 - Additional Prairie State Beekeepers Meeting - Riverbank Lodge - Petersburg
October 17, 2019 - Additional Prairie State Beekeepers Meeting - Riverbank Lodge - Petersburg
The next regular meeting is November 7, 2019 at the Sangamon County Farm Bureau Building - Start time - 7 PM
The items on the tentative agenda:
- Business items to attend to (max time is 15 minutes)
- What to look for when you get into colonies in November
- Different methods of winter feed for colonies (will have examples of each)
- Preparing colonies for winter (different methods of ventilation) and wind breaks.
- Fall treatment methods for Varroa Destructor
- Q & A / discussion for items of interest.
Membership dues: $15 yearly, $10 of which includes membership in the Illinois State Beekeepers Association (ISBA).
The membership application form can be found on the Documents page tab of the website. Bring it to the next meeting you can attend.
The membership application form can be found on the Documents page tab of the website. Bring it to the next meeting you can attend.
Your membership also entitles you to a discounted subscription rate for the American Bee Journal magazine. Bee Culture is also an excellent publication, but it does not offer a discounted subscription to bee keepers.
Contact Information & Officers:
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State of Illinois Dept. of Agriculture Apiary Inspector
Illinois Bees and Apiaries Program Arvin Pierce Waverly, IL 217.638.6371 rvnpirc51@gmail.com |
ISBA Legislative Liaison
BEE PACKAGES Rich Ramsey Rochester, IL 217.691.9354 rramsey2@gmail.com |