About us
October 2011
Fellow beekeepers,
This has been an exciting year for the Apalachee Beekeepers. We are one of the fastest
growing beekeeping organizations in the state. Our February introduction to beekeeping
program was a huge success by all accounts, there were so many interested in taking the course that we unfortunately had to turn down people at the door. We had a little over 100 people participate/register for this event. We have 6 members currently enrolled in the Florida Master Beekeeping program and expect to see that number grow this year. Our educational committee is busy putting on demonstrations and programs for various groups around area. Our members have received recognition for their hive
products and for services provided to beekeepers and the public. Our association has recently begun hands on teaching at hives we have established at the Leon County agriculture extension office (the location of our monthly meeting). At 5:30 we work with beekeepers and go through the hives, then at 6:30 we start a brief business meeting indoors, followed by our regular program at 7:00 pm. We have had a great line-up of out side speakers this year and plan to continue with inviting outside speakers. It will be our second year hosting a Welsh Honey Show at the North FLorida Fair, this is a great time for beekeepers to showcase their hard work and talent. This year our assocation was also instrumental in helping honey be included in foods prepared within the cottage industry guidelines, giving beekeepers who produce less than $15,000 in annual sales, relief from bottling regulations.
This has been an exciting year for the Apalachee Beekeepers. We are one of the fastest
growing beekeeping organizations in the state. Our February introduction to beekeeping
program was a huge success by all accounts, there were so many interested in taking the course that we unfortunately had to turn down people at the door. We had a little over 100 people participate/register for this event. We have 6 members currently enrolled in the Florida Master Beekeeping program and expect to see that number grow this year. Our educational committee is busy putting on demonstrations and programs for various groups around area. Our members have received recognition for their hive
products and for services provided to beekeepers and the public. Our association has recently begun hands on teaching at hives we have established at the Leon County agriculture extension office (the location of our monthly meeting). At 5:30 we work with beekeepers and go through the hives, then at 6:30 we start a brief business meeting indoors, followed by our regular program at 7:00 pm. We have had a great line-up of out side speakers this year and plan to continue with inviting outside speakers. It will be our second year hosting a Welsh Honey Show at the North FLorida Fair, this is a great time for beekeepers to showcase their hard work and talent. This year our assocation was also instrumental in helping honey be included in foods prepared within the cottage industry guidelines, giving beekeepers who produce less than $15,000 in annual sales, relief from bottling regulations.
We are fortunate to have such an active group of beekeepers. Membership is for all beekeepers, commercial
to the backyard hobbyist. Most of our members are hobbyists; all of our members are
outstanding.
to the backyard hobbyist. Most of our members are hobbyists; all of our members are
outstanding.
To accomplish these goals we need members and money. If you have benefited from
any of our programs, are interested in local beekeeping opportunities, or want to support
beekeeping in our area, please consider renewing your membership for another year. If
you are not already a member please consider joining. Membership is only $15. One
membership perk is you get up to a 25% discount on subscriptions to Bee Culture and the
American Bee Journal. These savings alone will almost pay for your membership.
We look forward to seeing you at the meetings.
any of our programs, are interested in local beekeeping opportunities, or want to support
beekeeping in our area, please consider renewing your membership for another year. If
you are not already a member please consider joining. Membership is only $15. One
membership perk is you get up to a 25% discount on subscriptions to Bee Culture and the
American Bee Journal. These savings alone will almost pay for your membership.
We look forward to seeing you at the meetings.
Tony Hogg
Secretary
Secretary
Heather Gamper
President
Apalachee Beekeepers Association
Apalachee Beekeepers Association