Aug 04
Watch for New Online Education and Networking Opportunities Starting this Fall Always working in the best interests of our members, the American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) is postponing its 2021 ABF Conference & Tradeshow out of a preponderance of caution and commitment to protecting the health and safety of the beekeepers we hold so dear. “This more »
Aug 04
OSBA calendar of events (OSBA Calendar) is posted under events in the bar options. We will be sharing: dates of board meetings, committee meetings, live webinar training events, educational opportunities, webinars, deadlines, and local club/association schedules. You’re welcome to submit the event HERE.
Aug 01
Zoom Round Table Discussion will be hosted for club/association President and Board Members. You’re welcome to register at http://www.ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/osba-round-table-discussion/ Saturday, August 15 from 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm. We would like to discuss local topics, conference calls, Zoom presentations, technical training, and other things to help your organization. The tentative agenda will be finalized more »
Jul 22
Did you miss a live webinar training event and would like to view it at your convenience? We have you covered… Be sure to visit the OSBA YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOFVaRx00YMUvbVtTR2RxsQ to view all of the previously recorded sessions. Please click SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to be alerted when we upload a new recorded session. more »
Jul 22
Ohio State Beekeepers Association supports new young beekeepers through our Ohio Partnership Program. We realize that the success of a new beekeeper is not reliant on the work of the student and money alone, but by the effort of the partnership. Thus, the Ohio Partnership Program encourages participation of the guardian, 4-H / FFA Ohio more »
Mar 14
This week the Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio Department of Health Director, Amy Acton, M.D., MPH has signed an order to prohibit mass gatherings in the state of Ohio. Mass gatherings are defined as any event or convening that brings together 100 or more persons in a single room or single space at more »
Mar 10
OSBA has announced that the OSBA Maumee Valley Director Jamie Walters is the Newsletter Editor for 2020. Jamie brings an amazing amount of skill and insight to this position and you may have already noticed a new look for the newsletter in 2020. If you have any news, events or photos you wish to submit more »
Mar 03
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced updates to the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP). These updates include changes required by the 2018 Farm Bill as well as discretionary changes intended to improve the administration of the program and clarify existing program requirements. ELAP was previously more »
