The American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) is offering four awards of $500 each to a beekeeper with a practical beekeeping idea that is relevant to other beekeepers. New this year, they are looking to fund an individual or a team that needs funding as part of a master beekeeping program. Novel ideas are to be especially … Read more
Below is a letter from Chris McGill of the Washington State Penitentiary Sustainable Practices Lab. He is writing to describe the work that Oregon Master Beekeeper Journey student, instructor, and mentor Chuck Hudgins has been doing at their facility. Chuck travels from Milton Freewater to Hermiston to assist with Jan Lohman’s Eastern Oregon Apprentice class, … Read more
by Dewey M. Caron, Communications and Content Specialist for the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program National and regional bee loss reports How did your bees fare this past winter? The national BeeInformed honey bee losses survey reported heavy bee losses this past season. Survey respondents form all 50 state lost an estimated 37.4% of managed colonies … Read more
The Oregon Master Beekeeper Program is excited to offer our 2023 Open Apiary Day as a chance to hear about updates from the OSU Honey Bee Lab, investigate various hive types and styles, and network with fellow beekeepers. Getting Started and Apprentice students can earn Education Points for participating. Date: Saturday June 24th, 2023 Time: … Read more
