Beekeeper Fred Nichols will step us through the advanced tools Artificial Intelligence (AI) is giving beekeepers right now, and a peak at even more powerful tools on the horizon. AI is set to bring the biggest changes to beekeeping since the Langstroth hive. It is giving us “check engine lights” for our colonies, and new, bee-safe ways to kill Varroa. Read More …
MCBA’s Annual Bar-Bee-Que! Bring the family for some great socializing! Read More …
IN-PERSON ONLY: Beekeeper Matt Gagle will present on 3D technology in the apiary. Read More …
RECORDING AVAILABLE! Eric Malcolm will present on Performing Colony Health Inspections and Recording the Details that Matter. Read More …
RECORDING & Handouts AVAILABLE! Beekeeper John Benham will talk about Swarm Recognition, Preparation / Prevention / Intervention and Solutions
ALSO Sam Droege explains MCBA’s new B.I.G. research initiative. Read More …
RECORDING Available! . Learn about “Feeding Pollen While Putting Small Hive Beetles to the Torch” with Dr. Lewis Bartlett
RECORDING Available! .Dr. Samuel RAMSEY updates us on Tropi and Varroa MITES. Read More …
RECORDING AVAILABLE! Diana Cox-Foster Fraser, Research Leader and Entomologist at USDA-ARS Pollinating Insects Research Unit (PIRU) will present about interactions among bee species and the impact of a honey bee apiary on native bees. Read More …
3 ALL STAR PANELISTS will discuss colony management from Spring into the Fall. BONUS: before the meeting we will have a plant swap and learn to make seed tapes for easier planting! Read More …
RECORDING IS AVAILABLE!
Kim Mehalick will present on the many uses of the Snelgrove Board for splitting colonies and raising queen cells without losing your workforce Read More …
