Beekeeping in Southeast Indiana
The IDNR District wildlife biologist, NRCS District soil conservationist and the Ripley county soil conservation district will be put on a program on habitat for wildlife of all types including honey bees, deer ,turkeys, quail and any other wild species in our area.
We've assembled an elite group of SIBA members to talk about pests and diseases. These members all keep bees within a 50 mile radius of Garry's Workshop so the pests and diseases discussed should be very relevant to all of us!
We live in a Wonderful World of Food. We grow it. We sell it. We cook it. We eat it. And at the 2017 Fair, we will have FUN celebrating it! Join us in telling the story of how Indiana is helping feed the world. The Indiana State Fair returns to honor Youth, Agriculture and Education in an entertaining and fun environment. Join us to make more memories next year August 4-20, 2017!
Gary Mullen will bring a solar wax melter and Simon Kuntz will share about a hive monitoring product called Queen's Guard.
Bring a covered dish to share at the Beekeeper's Swapmeet and join us for lunch from Noon to 1:00 before the swap meet WCBA will provide fried chicken, water, plates, napkins, plastic ware. Bring your beekeeping items and bee-friendly plants for sale or trade. Bees and used equipment must be certified by the Warren County Bee Inspector. If ya’ got Continue Reading
Just a friendly reminder of the FGA September Potluck. This is also the annual meeting where they will let you know what they've been up to this year. Since this is a special potluck, it is important they have your RSVP by September 10th so they can plan on tables and chairs, utensils, drinks and most importantly, our yummy main Continue Reading
Kathleen Prough, the Indiana state apiarist will be talking about brood disease and how and when a beekeeper will need to get a prescription from a veterinarian for Terramycin.
Mike Bentz will host the SIBA picnic in Brookville. Cider making will start at 7am. Click for more info!
