Ontario Beekeepers’ Association News

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 7:00pm to Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 9:00pm Hosted by OSCIA, beekeepers are invited to attend this free Bee Biosecurity Workshop to learn more about on-farm biosecurity best management practices and key areas of your farm to evaluate when developing a biosecurity plan as well as potential cost-share opportunities. Taking a workshop is a first step…

 Hosted by OSCIA, beekeepers are invited to attend this free Bee Biosecurity Workshop to learn more about on-farm biosecurity best management practices and key areas of your farm to evaluate when developing a biosecurity plan as well as potential cost-share opportunities. Taking a workshop is a first step in creating a Biosecurity Plan for your operation and identifying gaps in…

2024 OBA Spring Meeting Friday, April 5th - 9:00am to Saturday, April 6th, 2024 - 5:30pm The OBA Spring Meeting will take at the Ancaster Fairgrounds in Ancaster, ON.Convention will be hybrid: In-person & ONLINE via Zoom (both require registration)Early bird registration rates will end on March 27th - Don't delay.There will be a tour to end the day on Saturday, April…

The Ontario Beekeepers’ Association is seeking nominations for our Youth Representative volunteer position. The selected Representative will be able to act as a liaison between the OBA Board of Directors and its youth members, as well as between the OBA and Niagara College beekeeping students, as appropriate. They will have the option of attending Board Meetings, and participating on Committees…

 The OBA AGM Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Conference will take place Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th at the Holiday Inn Peterborough - Waterfront, in Peterborough ON.Convention will be hybrid: In-person & online via ZoomAre you looking to be an exhibitor in our Tradeshow room or Sponsor for the event? Reach out to Melanie @ info@ontariobee.com for more…

 As we head into the end of the beekeeping season it is important to remember that colony health and winter survival depend on proper colony management. In particular, Varroa mites are the primary cause of colony mortality in Ontario. While beekeepers are treating for Varroa mites they must recognize that all treatments have limitations. These limitations may include such factors…

Open House for BeekeepersNucleus Colony Overwintering ProjectKawartha Lakes Honey/University of Guelph/OMAFRA All are invited to attend an open house of the Nucleus Colony Overwintering Project that is a partnership between the University of Guelph and Jerry Jerrard of Kawartha Lakes Honey with funding from OMAFRA and support from the Central Ontario Beekeepers Association, the Ontario Beekeepers Association, and Dancing Bee Equipment.  Please…