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2017 Approved Master Beekeeper Classes
Unless otherwise noted, all classes earn 1 credit
2017 OSBA at the Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair Honey Bee Pavilion Presented by the Ohio State Beekeeping Association www.ohiostatebeekeepers.org Tentative Event Schedule for July 30, 2017 – August 6, 2017 Enjoy Educational Displays and Information about Honey Bees and Beekeeping. The Ohio State Beekeepers Association wants fairgoers to understand the importance of honey bees and how beekeepers, homeowners more »
A Web-Based Introductory Beekeeping Training Program
Now Also Available on DVD Click here for more info. Sponsored by: Ohio Produce Growers & Marketers AssociationOhio State Beekeepers Association [meteor_slideshow] Presenting Beekeepers: John Grafton & Jim Tew Supporting On-Line Text Book: Backyard BeekeepingBy Dr. James E. Tew Video Segments Assembling Hive Equipment (6:20) Frame Assembly (8:13) Branding Wooden Equipment (3:39) Lighting a more »
Apiary Diagnostic Kit
So What is an Apiary Diagnostic Kit? One of the many questions that we keep hearing from new beekeepers is “what exactly am I looking for?” when they inspect their hives. That is a really good question. How can you identify pests and diseases, and keep track of the health of the hive if you more »
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For issues concerning the Ohio State Beekeepers Association, please contact the appropriate officer or support personnel listed here. For issues concerning the website, submission of events or news to be posted on the website please contact the webmaster at webmaster@ohiostatebeekeepers.org Subscribe to our mailing list to receive announcements, news and upcoming events. Subscribe to Mailing more »
Google Groups
If you are not redirected to out google group, please click on the following link: https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en&fromgroups#!forum/ohio-state-beekeepers
How to Create a Picture for Facebook using PowerPoint
Click on one of the Rev. Langstroth photos in this story Right click on the photo and select SAVE AS PICTURE or SAVE IMAGE AS (save it as a jpeg) Save it to your computer Using Power Point to create an appropriately sized picture to post on Facebook Open the Power Point software more »
How to Share a Post from the OSBA Facebook Page to your OWN Bee Club’s Facebook Page
How to SHARE a POST from the OSBA Facebook Page to Your OWN Bee Club
Join OSBA
Benefits of becoming a member of OSBA include: Quarterly newsletter Discounted admission to OSBA events Discount registration to OSBA Fall Conference Discounted subscriptions to American Bee Journal Master Beekeeping Program Special events and Classes with nationally recognized speakers. Swarm removal listing on our website. Advertising your Honey, Queens, Bees or Beekeeping equipment for sale on more »
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Logo Contest Voting
The Ohio State Beekeepers Association is holding a more user friendly and identifiable logo. Initial entries were due by June 1st, 2013. 45 entries were received. The logo committee and executive board reviewed the entries and chose the top 4 entries. The top 4 entries and existing logo are displayed below for voting by the more »
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Ohio Pollinator Oasis Seed Packet
You can make a difference in your environment. How? Turn your property from a food desert into a food oasis for pollinators. You will also attract a wide variety of birds into your garden. Ohio State Beekeepers Association is partnering with Ohio Prairie Nursery to help you make an easy choice. The Ohio Pollinator Oasis more »
Ohio…beekeeping at its best!
The OSBA Apiary Diagnostic Kit is now available! Click here for details OSBA is a proud partner of the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative. This group is drafting an Ohio Pollinator Protection Plan and wants in put from Ohio stakeholders. Turn your property from a food desert into a food oasis for pollinators. Ohio more »
OSBA Podcast Central
Need a beekeeping boost? Pull up a chair and listen in on the conversation– timely, informative, and best of all….short. Feb 2015 – Pollinator Stewardship Council our Partner in Bee Nutrition Michele Colopy Dec. 2014 – Winter Beekeeping- with Bill Starrett February 2015- Conversation with Roy Hendrickson, Part I, Winter March 2015- Conversation with more »
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Podcast Central- Part II with Roy Hendrickson
Part 2 of our Winter-Spring Interview with Roy Hendrickson “Pollen, Reversing, and The Formula” “
Regional – Bee Friendly Garden
You can help – Plant a Bee Friendly Garden Sweetly aromatic or have a minty fragrance – herbs such as borage, basil, oregano, thyme, or sage. Open in daytime – Bees return home at sundown. Seasonality of plants – Have something growing thought the gardening season. Water Sources – Bees need something on which to more »
Regional – Mission Statement
OSBA Mission Statement The Ohio State Beekeepers Association serves beekeepers in Ohio and is associated with other organizations who have an interest in beekeeping. Provide our membership with current beekeeping information and represent them when beekeeping issues arise in Columbus and at the Department of Agriculture. Provide our membership with a quarterly newsletter. Provide our more »
Regional – Products of the Hive
Products of the Hive: Honeybees Provide: Pollination – food on our table, colors in our garden. Honey – It doesn’t just sweeten your tea! It provides carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, and aromatic acids. Used in medicine to combat bacteria and speed healing. Propolis – Medicinal uses. Royal Jelly – Medicinal uses. Wax more »
Renew or Update Your Membership
Benefits of becoming a member of OSBA include: Quarterly newsletter Discounted admission to OSBA events Discount registration to OSBA Fall Conference Discounted subscriptions to American Bee Journal Master Beekeeping Program Special events and Classes with nationally recognized speakers. Swarm removal listing on our website. Advertising your Honey, Queens, Bees or Beekeeping equipment for sale on more »
Rural King Customers
Welcome to the Rural King – Ohio State Beekeepers Association Beekeeper Resource Page Rural King and the Ohio State Beekeepers Association are working together to help you- ** Bee Informed ** Bee in Compliance ** Bee Responsible ** Bee Successful Find a local association: www.ohiostatebeekeepers.org/associations/local-associations/ Great videos to get you started: www.ohiostatebeekeepers.org/beekeeping_class/www.ohiostatebeekeepers more »
Save the Honey Bee Stickers
Buy your ‘Save the Honey Bee’ stickers here. 1000 Individual “Save the Honey Bee” 2 Inch Circle Stickers
Swarm Removal
To search for beekeepers in Ohio who will remove swarms or established hives click on your county below: Notes: Check and make sure they are honey bees. Yellow jackets and wasps are often mistaken for honey bees. See this identification guide for more info. Once a swarm moves into a wall or hollow tree it more »