2020 Honey Tasting Contest
Is your honey a winner? Enter MCBA’s contest and find out! Read More …
Author: Phil Frank
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Honey Label Guidelines
Want to sell honey at an MCBA event? Your jar label must meet these criteria: The word “honey” must be visible on the label. The net weight of the honey in both pounds/ounces and in metric grams must be included Read More …
How To Use A Honey Refractometer
Sept 26, 2020 IN-PERSON CLASS (free) Learn to use a refractometer and avoid spoiled honey! Read More …
2020 October 14 MEETING
Researcher ANTHONY NEARMAN explains important physiological clues you can use to monitor the health of your colonies, including… Read More …
2020 September 09 MEETING
Native bee expert SAM DROEGE presents his amazing photography and how we all can… Read More …
2020 August 12 MEETING
New Research and its Impact on YOUR Bees. Elina L. Niño will present findings from her UC Davis Lab: * Factors affecting queen reproduction
* Surprising impacts of diet on honey bee health
* Development and evaluation strategies for varroacides Read More …
2020 Hands-on in MCBA’s Apiary
Hands-on mentoring in the MCBA apiary. FREE, but MUST REGISTER and limited space. Learn monitoring and treating for mites, feeding, and … Read More …
Where MCBA Members Live
As of July, 2020, MCBA had 550 paying members. Here is where they live.
2020 July 08 MEETING
Queen Rearing for the Backyard Beekeeper. Raise your own queens a few at a time! Avoid some common mistakes and misconceptions to get free local queens…. RECORDING AVAILABLE… Read More …
Class Structure Planning Group
Locating and Installing Your Hives, by Frank Linton Download Phil Frank’s Caste & Anatomy presentation is 300+megs. CLICK HERE to start the downloading process.