Since 1886 the VBA has promoted the general welfare of Vermont's Honey Industry, while sustaining a friendly body of unity among the state's beekeepers. Donations Needed
In preparation for the VBA Summer Meeting being held on June 22nd at the Fairfax High School in Fairfax, VT, we are asking for your help.
Each year we hold a silent auction to help support the VBA. We are looking for donations to be included in this year's silent auction.
If you have beekeeping goodies or other items you would like to donate, we would be very grateful for your generosity. All donors will be recognized during the silent auction for their wonderful contributions. If you would like to donate an item, please contact VBA Recording Secretary Michael Willard at
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or 802-849-9884.
Bear With Us
If your apiary has ever experienced a visit from bears you know the bears usually win. VBA President Chaz Mraz recently enountered a bear in Middlebury prompting this write-up in the Addison Indpendent.
Here are some tips on protecting your hives.
Help Proclaim Pollinator Week
Dear Vermont Beekeepers,
The National Pollinator Defense Fund in conjunction with the Pollinator Partnership are working together to encourage all 50 state governors to “proclaim” National Pollinator Week, June 17- 23, 2013.
Workshop Sees 40
About forty people attended the Burlington Intervale beekeeping workshop on preparing for spring presented by Bill Mraz, Scott Wilson & Bill Mares. More images are here. Check the calendar for future workshops. (Photos by Dvid Prior.)
Mobile Mentor Program on VPR
VBA's Bill Mares recently mentioned our new Mobile Mentor program as part of a "Training the Trainer" commentary on Vermont Public Radio. Listen to it here.
