VSBA Fall 2025 Meeting

October 25–26, 2025 • Wytheville Meeting Center, Wytheville, VA

Join the Virginia State Beekeepers Association in the heart of the Blue Ridge for our 2025 Fall Meeting—a two-day celebration of bees, beekeepers, and community! This year's conference features hands-on workshops, statewide networking, vendor exhibits, a honey show, and an incredible lineup of speakers offering something for every skill level.

Meet Our Speakers:

• Michael Bush – Renowned treatment-free beekeeper, author of The Practical Beekeeper, and one of the most trusted voices in natural beekeeping.

• Mike Barry – Southeast Louisiana hobbyist and YouTuber (MikeBarryBees) known for his down-to-earth, “how I do” beekeeping vlogs.

• Brutz English – UGA Master Beekeeper, internationally certified Senior Welsh Honey Judge, and President of the American Honey Show Training Council.

• Dr. James Wilson – Virginia Tech Extension Apiculturist and professor, with expertise in pollinator health and hands-on beekeeper education.

• Keith Tignor – Virginia State Apiarist (VDACS), guiding statewide apiculture policy and outreach.

• Ryan Williamson – Second-generation sideliner from Earlysville, VA, managing 250–300 colonies focused on honey production and queen rearing.

• Brandon Simmons – Third-generation NC beekeeper and owner of Foothills Farm & Apiary, specializing in sustainable breeding and AI-based genetic selection.

Don’t miss this chance to learn from leaders in apiculture, connect with fellow beekeepers, and help shape the future of beekeeping in Virginia. Vendor booths, elections, and beekeeping gear available all weekend.

Come for the bees—leave with community, knowledge, and inspiration.

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