Lots of Links from the CSBA - July 11, 2016

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California State Beekeepers Association from Joy Pendell for your reading enjoyment.

Head on over to the CSBA and become a member: http://www.californiastatebeekeepers.com/, (membership entitles you to the monthly CSBA Bee Times newsletter), read about the upcoming 2016 CSBA Annual Convention: http://www.californiastatebeekeepers.com/events.html

Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Inclusion of items in this email does not imply CSBA or LACBA endorsement unless such endorsement is specifically stated.

WAS – News From The World Of Beekeeping

Catch The Buzz – Neonicotinoids Can Jeopardize The Normal Development Of Honey Bee Larvae

Catch The Buzz – EU Decides Not To Decide On Using Roundup

Catch The Buzz – Epipen Price Skyrockets, Lack Of Competition

Catch The Buzz – Forensic Pollen Science Is A Way Of Life For Vaughn Bryant. Solving Murders Is One Of The Perks

Catch The Buzz – Akron Honey Co. On New Lebron James Show

OCBA – Fair Volunteers Needed

ABF – Webinar Series Signup

Good Food Retailers Collaborative – Good Food Awards Entry

E.LECLERC – International Honey Selling Opportunity (see attachment)

Pigeon Mountain Trading – June Newsletter (see attachment)

Land Available for Bees

“We represent clients with three plots of land totaling 6.25 acres in McFarland, CA. This property is in the middle of Orchard Ranches toward Spring Valley.  Many inquires from the Beekeeping communities and would like to provide the information regarding the land to them.” For more info contact Lyle Ballard at 310.490.7596 orlyleatkaleoreco@gmail.com

CSBA Annual Convention: Register Now!

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November 15 - 17, 2016

Come join us for the 2016 annual CSBA convention in beautiful San Diego, California! Learn about the latest research, trade ideas with fellow beekeepers, and explore innovative products at the Tradeshow. Come early and stay late to take in all that San Diego and the luxurious Kona Kai Resort & Spa has to offer. There are plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Special Convention rates will be available.

Online registration is finally up and running! The entire convention is only $150 for all 3 days with advance registration. Don't forget to become an official member of the CSBA while you're at it. Follow the link below!

http://www.californiastatebeekeepers.com/events.html

Follow us on the CSBA Facebook page for more information on events, speakers, and real time changes during the convention. Remember to 'LIKE' us.

LACBA Beekeeping Class 101 - #5: June 19, 2016 at Bill's Bees Bee Yard

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Get ready for Class #5! Join us June 19th (9am-noon) at Bill’s Bees Bee Yard for Class #5 of the Los Angeles County Beekeepers Association Beekeeping Class 101. (Bee Suits Required)

June bee class is traditionally our class for hunting mites, but every class from now on out will have a segment on testing for mites, monitoring mite levels, and safe mite treatments for honey bees.

We will continue to follow the progress of packages installed in May.

With good mentoring, monitoring, and continued learning of beekeeping skills, you're off to a good start. Enjoy!

Happy Bee-ing!
Bill & Clyde
Bill's Bees

 

5th Annual Honey Harvest Festival and BBQ Championship

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5th Annual 2016 California Honey Harvest Festival & BBQ Championship

Saturday, June 11, 2015   9:00AM-5PM
Central Park in Downtown Fillmore, CA

Tel: 805-524-5789 http://www.bennetthoney.com/
http://www.bennetthoney.com/BHF-Events.html


  5th Annual 2016 CALIFORNIA HONEY HARVEST FESTIVAL & BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP 

Train Tour to Bennett's Honey Farm   Arts & Crafts    Live Music & Entertainment
BBQ Championship Cookoff & More!
Festival opens at 9:00am   -   Free Admission   -   Fun for the whole family!  

3 Train Tours Daily to Bennett's Honey Farm - Saturday - 10:00AM / 12:30PM / 3:00PM
Ticket price for Fillmore Train Ride and Bennett's Honey Farm Tour  

$22 Adults & Seniors 
Youth 4-12: $15
 Children 2-3: $10
 Under 2 Years free on lap​ 
For more info about the Festival and Train Tours to Bennett's Honey Farm visit: http://www.bennetthoney.com/BHF-Events.html
 
This year the festival will help support Autism Speaks, a national non-profit helping 
to increase research and awareness of autism spectrum disorders.
​Come join us at our 5th Annual California Honey Festival, an educational and tasty experience held in conjunction with the 
Fillmore & Western Railway, a refurbished railway tucked away in the rolling hills of Ventura County. 
Step aboard the historic Fillmore & Western Railway for a short train ride to Bennett's Honey Farm
 located halfway between Fillmore and Piru. 
You'll see demonstrations by California bee keepers along the way and take a one-of-a-kind tour at the honey farm, where you'll learn all about honey bees and how the honey is collected and processed. 

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LACBA MEMBERS: Come bee a part of the 5th Annual Honey Harvest Festival as a docent on the train educating the public about honey bees and beekeeping or talking about bees at our Honey Bee Table. Contact El Rey at (818) 480-2228 cell or (818) 790-3236 - or sign up with El Rey at our next LACBA Meeting on Monday, June 6, 2016.
It's a great fun experience!