Leading Researcher to Speak on Honeybee Stress and Colony Collapse Disorder

Leading Researcher to Speak on Honeybee Stress and Colony Collapse Disorder

On Thursday, November 12, 2015, Dr. Clint Perry from the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London will present a talk on his research into Honeybees at a meeting of the Franklin County Beekeepers Association.  His research has included studies into how bee stress relates to colony collapse disorder. This includes chronic forager deaths and how this can send the colony down the road to catastrophic results.  The meeting will be at 7:00 PM, November 12^th at the Franklin County Ag Heritage Center which is located at 185 Franklin Farm Lane in Chambersburg.  The meeting is open to the public.   You do not have to be a member of the association and there is no cost to attend. Directions are available at:  http://extension.psu.edu/franklin/directions.  The workshop is handicap accessible.  If you need specific accommodations, please contact Penn State Extension in advance at 717-263-9226. 

Dr Perry’s other research delved into the bee brain to determine how it assesses risk.  Dr. Perry is currently involved in setting up another research project in Australia.

Read more at: http://www.mq.edu.au/newsroom/2015/02/10/why-stressed-young-bees-early-start-to-foraging-can-lead-to-colonycollapse/.

Dr. Perry earned his PhD in Neurophysiology from University of Colorado. He is currently a Marie Currie Fellow at Queen Mary University of London.  This is a great opportunity to listen to one of the leading researchers into colony collapse disorder and see what research is being done to help our bees.

Oct. 15, 2015 Would You Like to be a Beekeeper? workshop

Would You Like to be a Beekeeper?

 

Have you ever wondered what is involved in being a beekeeper and working with honeybees?  If so, plan to attend the informational meeting, “Would You Like to be a Beekeeper?" on October 15, 7:00 p.m., at the Franklin County Ag Heritage Building, 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg.  The Franklin County Beekeepers Association is sponsoring this introductory meeting on beekeeping for the general public.  In particular, it is for those who may be interested in starting their own hives and learning a little bit more about what is involved. The meeting will include a brief introduction to the honey bee, beekeeping information resources and time requirements for managing hives.   A brief overview of tools, equipment, start-up costs, and ordering bee packages will be presented.  The meeting is open to anyone interested in learning more about beekeeping.  There is no cost to attend and registration is not required.  For more information about the meeting or the Franklin County Beekeeper Association, contact Randy King at 328-9256. 

Franklin County Beekeepers Association 36th Annual Banquet

Franklin County Beekeepers Association 36^th Annual Banquet, Tuesday, Oct 6th, - 6:30pm at the Central Presbyterian Church

40 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg(on the southwest corner of the main fountain square in Chambersburg, Intersection of Rt. 30 & Rt. 11.)

 

COVERED DISH DINNER - Each family bring 1 hot and 1 cold dish-and plates, silverware, etc.  Beverages, dinner rolls, butter, honey & table coverings will be provided.  You need not be a member of the Franklin County Beekeepers' Association to attend.  (Invite other beekeepers whom you may know, and who are not on our mailing list.)

 

SPEAKER - Jennifer King with Eversweet Apiaries, Located in Kearneysville, WV http://www.eversweetapiaries.com/.  Eversweet Apiaries was organized thirteen years ago to develop a business of producing honey and helping to increase the number of bees in the local area.  The business has grown into a bee equipment supply and information source covering most aspects of bee equipment supply and free bee education.  Currently, they operate an average of about 100 hives of bees all located in a 5 mile radius of Kearneysville. WV. 

 

GRADUATION OF THE 2015 BEGINNING BEEKEEPING SHORTCOURSE CLASS PARTICIPANTS

 

SILENT AUCTION

NATIONAL HONEY BEE DAY CELEBRATION Aug 22

NATIONAL HONEY BEE DAY CELEBRATION

SATURDAY AUGUST 22nd 9:00am - 3:00pm

1st ANNUAL FCBA PICNIC, 2nd ANNUAL HONEY BEE SWAP

Flea Market and Yard Sale

At Kingsland Apiary, 7920 WARD DR. Mercersburg, Pa 17236

 

THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION is sponsoring the above event which will be open to the public and advertised in two local papers and flyers.

 

Spaces are available and free to set up. Set-up begins at 8:00am.

 

The picnic is free to all members and their guests. Please bring a side dish, cookies, snacks or dessert to share. Also bring chairs if you are able to. Any questions please feel free to contact Randy King 717-328-9256

 

 NOTE: You will be able to order FCBA TEE SHIRTS at the FCBA BOOTH!

 

DIRECTIONS to Kingsland Apiary, 7920 WARD DR. Mercersburg, Pa 17236: FOLLOW THE BEES AND ARROWS. We will have pictures of bees with arrows pointing the way when you get within a few miles of the event. 

From RT116: Take RT16 west through Mercersburg toward McConnellsburg.......

........go halfway to the top of the mountain and turn onto RT456. Only turns to the left.

Continue south on RT456 (little cove road) going past Saunderosa Camp Ground. The next right turn is WARD DR. (small stone road). Continue one mile on Ward Dr to the fourth house on the left.  Long driveway.  Park in designated areas.

 

From RT30:  Take RT30 west to RT75 in Fort Loudon.  Make a left onto RT75 south.  Make the first right onto Mountain Road. Continue on Mountain Rd to COVE GAP.  Make right onto RT16 west toward McConnellsburg…..  SEE ABOVE DIRECTIONS.

2015 Franklin County Beekeepers' Association ICE CREAM SOCIAL –

2015 Franklin County Beekeepers' Association ICE CREAM SOCIAL –

 

The Franklin County Beekeepers' Association invites all association members and their families to a delightful evening at the Ice Cream Social -Tuesday, June 9th, - 6:30pm at Twin Bridge Meadow Family Campground, 1345 Twin Bridge Road, Chambersburg, PA.  Directions:  From Chambersburg take Rt. 30 west for approximately 6 miles.  Turn right on Twin Bridge Road and travel 1.2 miles to the campground.  Rain or Shine.

 

Members who have home ice cream makers (turners/churns/machines) make their favorite flavor and bring it to share with others.  If you don't have an ice cream maker at home, that's okay!  Bring another treat or just bring your appetite for good homemade ice cream and spend a pleasant evening meeting and talking with other beekeepers and their families. 

 

2015 Franklin County Beekeeper Association Meetings, and other items of interest

 

a.)          Summer Workshop-Wed, June 24th, -7pm-9:00 Ag Heritage Building, rooms 7 & 8.  Topics: feeding, splitting, supers, moving.

 

b.) FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR -  Date: July 05 - July 11, 2015

 

c.)           Fall Workshop - Wed. July, 22nd, -7pm-9:00- Ag Heritage Building rooms 7 & 8:

Topics:  harvesting, extracting, bottling.

 

d.)           2nd Annual Honey Bee & Bloom Swap Meet and Picnic - Sat. Aug. 22nd,

9:00am-3:00pm Randy & David King’s, Kingsland Apiary, 7920 Ward Dr Mercersburg,

Pa 17236

 

e.)          Fall Management Meeting-Monday August 3rd, 6pm - Richard Paine’ Apiary

 

f.)            FCBA NUCS 2016 - August 26th, Order your bees early and get an early spring delivery

 

g.)            Winter Workshop- Wed. September 16th, -7:00-9pm Ag Heritage Building rooms 7 & 8: Topics: pest management, treating, reducing, covering, winter feeding, fondant

 

h.)           Annual Banquet, Graduation, Silent Auction - Tuesday, Oct 6th, - 6:30pm at the

Central Presbyterian Church, 40 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg

 

i.)            “Do you want to be a Beekeeper” Thurs. Oct. 15th, 7:00-9pm Ag Heritage Building rooms 7 & 8

2015 Franklin County Beekeepers Association Meeting Dates including NUCs Delivery Date

NOTE:  Check for date changes and additional information at the Franklin County Beekeepers Association facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/310096252347657/

 

a.)           Beginning Beekeeping Field Day, Saturday, April 18th, from 1:00-4:00 pm Richard Paine’s Apiary, 1020 Swamp Fox Rd. Chambersburg, PA 17202, if raining call first 375-2352

 

b.)          !!!!Florida nucs, New Delivery DATE  will be Beginning Beekeeping Field Day on April 18 at Richard Paine’s (see address above)

 

c.)           Summer Apiary Management Meeting – May 4th, 6pm Richard Paine’s , Swamp Fox

Apiary, 1020 Swamp Fox rd. Chambersburg, pa 17202 -375-2352

 

d.)          Ice Cream Social -Tuesday, June 9th, - 6:30pm at Twin Bridge Meadow Family

Campground, 1345 Twin Bridge Road, Chambersburg, PA.

 

e.)          Summer Workshop-Wed, June 24th, -7pm-9:00 Ag Heritage Building rooms 7 & 8

dearth, feeding, splitting, supers, moving.

 

f.)           Fall Workshop - Wed. July, 22nd, -7pm-9:00- Ag Heritage Building rooms 7 & 8:

harvesting, extracting, bottling

 

g.)           2nd Annual Honey Bee & Bloom Swap Meet and Picnic - Sat. Aug. 22nd,

9:00am-3:00pm Randy & David King’s, Kingsland Apiary, 7920 Ward Dr Mercersburg,

Pa 17236

 

h.)          Fall Management Meeting Monday August 3rd, 6pm - Richard Paine’ Apiary

 

i.)            FCBA NUCS 2016 - August 26th, Order your bees early and get an early spring delivery

 

j.)            Winter Workshop- Wed. September 16th, -7:00-9pm Ag Heritage Building rooms 7 & 8: pest

management, treating, reducing, covering, winter feeding, fondant

 

k.)           Annual Banquet, Graduation, Silent Auction - Tuesday, Oct 6th, - 6:30pm at the

Central Presbyterian Church, 40 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg

 

l.)            “Do you want to be a Beekeeper” Thurs. Oct. 15th, 7:00-9pm Ag Heritage Building rooms 7 & 8

2015 BEGINNING BEEKEEPING SHORTCOURSE

2015 BEGINNING BEEKEEPING SHORTCOURSE The Franklin County Beekeepers’ Association is conducting a five session short course on beginning beekeeping for anyone interested in becoming a beekeeper. The Monday evening classroom sessions will be on March 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Franklin County Ag Heritage Building located at 185 Franklin Farm Lane in Chambersburg. There will also be a field day at a local apiary on Saturday, April 11. Cost is $40.00 per family. For information, contact Penn State Extension at 717/263-9226. Subjects that will be covered include an introduction to beekeeping, bee biology, beekeeping equipment; maintaining healthy bees, installing packages and apiary colony management. Registration is required and is limited to the first 50. You do not have to be a member of the Franklin County Beekeepers’ Association to register. Registration includes a beekeeping manual, disposable gloves, refreshments and membership in the Franklin County Beekeepers’ Association.