The Heartland Bee Newsletter

August 2022 (22nd edition)

 

The ABF Bee Practical Award

Apply By September 1st 2022!

The American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) is offering an award up to $2,000 to a beekeeper with a practical beekeeping idea.

Each application must include: 

  • Applicant’s name, mailing address, email address, and phone number

  • Summary of idea (1-2 sentences)

  • If the idea has been completed or if it is an idea that will be developed with the award money

  • One-page description of the idea for a practical beekeeping practice and how this is relevant to other beekeepers

  • One or more images that show the idea and does not include the applicant

Qualifications: 

  • Must be a member of the American Beekeeping Federation by the September 1 submission deadline. Go to abfnet.org to become a member.

  • Must be a beekeeper. Researchers, including students, may apply if you are also a beekeeper.

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfH17bjuDD-pk9ePyKmuRVDZOsO1NCADa7cY7ICVQ_z3GPLoQ/viewform

 

South Florida 2022 Bee Expo

Anticipated presenters at the South Florida Honey Bee Expo include Sam Comfort, Anarchy Apiaries; Brandon Stanford, FDACS Chief Apiary Inspector; and Jennifer Hagan, University of Florida. The Expo will also feature a Welsh honey judging competition with ribbons and certificates awarded in multiple categories. Additionally, an educational apiary will be set up on the event grounds, allowing attendees to get “hands-on” with a hive. An optional dinner with our Keynote speaker will be held at the same location the evening before.

Tickets:

10/1/22 event ticket prices will include lunch and refreshments:

  • Early Bird Discounted tickets are available now through 9/15/2022, at $99.00 per person.

  • Regular Admission tickets will be available from 9/16/2022 - 9/25/2022 at $125.00 per person.

  • Event registration will close on 9/25/2002.

  • Based on capacity, tickets may be available at the door for $150.00 per person.

A limited number of VIP Meet & Greet Dinner tickets will be available for the evening of 9/30/22. These tickets will be sold through 8/15/2022 for $35.00 per person. After 8/15/22, VIP Meet & Greet Dinner tickets will go up to $45.00 per person.

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-florida-honey-bee-expo-2022-tickets-373913303757