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Our Mission

Our Mission

The Virginia State Beekeepers Association is dedicated to promoting and preserving the art and science of beekeeping in the state of Virginia.

Our mission is to:

  • Provide effective solutions to the common apiculture problems faced by the members of the Association.
  • Promote the education and adoption of sustainable and productive beekeeping methods throughout the state.
  • Advance both the scientific and practical aspects of apiculture.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with individuals, businesses, and organizations that share a mutual interest in apiculture.
  • Organize events and activities that foster positive relations between Virginia beekeepers and the general public.
  • Encourage the utilization of hive products.

Stay connected and up-to-date with all things beekeeping by following our social media pages for the latest updates, tips, and beekeeping inspiration!

VSBA FALL MEETING WYTHEVILLE VA OCT 25-27, 2024


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Event Schedule

Event Schedule: October 25-27

Friday, October 25
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Main Room
Registration Open
Meeting Room 3
Honey Judge Class
Fireside Room
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Main Room
Meeting Room 3
Honey Judge Class
Fireside Room
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Main Room
Meeting Room 3
Honey Judge Class
Fireside Room
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Opening Remarks
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Main Room
Jobs in Beekeeping Industry How to become a professional beekeeper with David Miller from Miller Bees
Meeting Room 3
Honey Judge Class
Fireside Room
Master Beekeeper Testing
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Main Room
Dr. James Wilson: Last Chance! Don't Let Varroa Crash Your Workshop
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Meeting Room 3
Honey Judge Class
Fireside Room
Master Beekeeper Testing
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Main Room
Dr. James Wilson Workshop cont..
Meeting Room 3
Honey Judge Class
Fireside Room
Master Beekeeper Testing
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Main Room
Pollen Sluething DIY Guide to identifying pollen sources in honey with Master Beekeeper Kristine Smith
Meeting Room 3
Honey Judge Class
Fireside Room
Master Beekeeper Testing
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Adjourn for Night Activities
Saturday, October 26
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Main Room
Registration Open
Meeting Room 3
No Event
Fireside Room
Master Beekeeper Testing
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Main Room
Phoebe Snyder: "Transgenerational Immune Priming in Honey Bees"
Meeting Room 3
Children's Educational Program
Fireside Room
Master Beekeeper Testing
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Main Room
Michael Bush: Horizontal Hives
Meeting Room 3
Children's Program: Beengo Game
Fireside Room
Master Beekeeper Testing
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Main Room
Dr. James Wilson: New Resources for Virginia Beekeepers from the B.E.E.S. Lab (Bee Education Extension and Science Lab) at Virginia Tech!
Meeting Room 3
Children's Candle Project
Fireside Room
Master Beekeeper Testing
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Main Room
Business Meeting
Meeting Room 3
Children's Program: Story Time
Fireside Room
Master Beekeeper Testing
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
State Apiarist: Updates
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
BREAK
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Main Room
Kaymon Reynolds: Topic TBD
Meeting Room 3
No Event
Fireside Room
No Event
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Main Room
Ryan Williamson: "Nuc Em! Creating and Managing Nucleus Colonies Spring through Winter"
Meeting Room 3
No Event
Fireside Room
No Event
6:00 PM
Adjourn for Night Activities
Sunday, October 27
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Main Room
Open Doors
Meeting Room 3
Honey Show Wrap Up
Fireside Room
Open Last Call for Vendor Shopping & Coffee Social Hour
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Main Room
Phoebe Snyder: "Chemical Communication in the Colony"
Meeting Room 3
Honey Show Wrap Up
Fireside Room
Open Last Call for Vendor Shopping
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Main Room
Master Beekeeper Program Awards
Honey Show Awards
Meeting Room 3
No Event
Fireside Room
Open Last Call for Vendor Shopping
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
BREAK
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Main Room
Town Hall with Kamon Reynolds
Closing Remarks & Adjourn
Meeting Room 3
No Event
Fireside Room
No Event
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