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Below is our speakers’ and topics schedule for 2021. We appreciate those who will so graciously share their time and talents to help all of us be better beekeepers. 2021 Monthly Presentations January                Beekeeper’s Calendar            Jerry Borger February              Preventing Swarms               Fred Jones … Continue reading →

We have added a new resource for club members. It is entitled Informative Internet Videos. To access this resource go to the Member Resources tab. Click on it and scroll down to the Informative Internet Videos post. Click on it, … Continue reading →

In order to join the NRVBA or to renew your current membership, there are two options: You can send a check ($10 Individual/$15 Family) to our mailing address, which is: NRVBA PO Box 6 Pilot, VA 24138 You can send … Continue reading →

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Comb Honey Production Many of you are familiar with Mike Palmer.  Mike began beekeeping with two package hives in 1974 and now owns French Hill Apiaries at St Albans, Vermont where he annually produces over one thousand queens and manages … Continue reading →

Honey and wound healing.   What do we really know? I am a hobby beekeeper with an interest in honey bee biology. Because of travel for medical work, I have been lucky to come into contact with beekeepers and beekeeping practices … Continue reading →

September 10, 2020 Meeting:  Richard Reid will present: Wintering Bees in the Virginia Mountains Richard Reid is a long-time member, past President, and valued leader of the NRVBA. Richard will talk about the needs and preparation of colonies for winter, including nutrition, ventilation/insulation, … Continue reading →

Dr James Wilson will present: Bringing the fight to the mite: treatment options and planning in Varroa mite management. Varroa mites are the single largest threat to honey bee colonies in the United States. Dr. James Wilson, Extension Apiculturist at … Continue reading →

Morgan Roth will present Varroa and IPM. Morgan Roth, PhD student, Molecular Physiology and Toxicology Laboratory I graduated with my B.S. in Zoology (minor in Chemistry) from Liberty University in spring of 2017, and began my M.S. work at Virginia … Continue reading →

EXTRACTOR CHECKOUT AND USE GUIDELINES Anyone picking up the extractor should bring an individual with them to assist in loading the extractor All parties are required to wear a mask during exchanges All buckets, screens, knife, decapping tool should be washed … Continue reading →