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Speakers’ and Topics Schedule for 2021
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
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Informative Internet Videos
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
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Join the NRVBA or Renew Current Membership
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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Zoom Video of the 11/12/2020 NRVBA Monthly Meeting
Click here to view the Zoom recording of our last members meeting.
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November 12, 2020 Meeting: Mike Palmer’s video presentation
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
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October 8, 2020 Meeting: Dr. Marcel Durieux will present,
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
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September 10, 2020 Meeting Agenda
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
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August 13, 2020 NRVBA Meeting
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
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June 11, 2020 NRVBA Meeting Agenda
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
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Honey Extractor Covid-19 Policy
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
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