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Orders for the Wellington County Winter Wraps for 2026 are now live. See more details here - https://www.ontariobee.com/sales-and-services/polypropolene-winter-hive-wrap-program

Every year we like to see how well the bees did over the winter. This survey does not replace the official OMAFA Winter Loss survey, which is used for provincial, national and research statistics and purposes, but we do like to see what is happening in Ontario with our members and followers. Below are the summary points for the 2025/2026 Winter…

 Please take a few minutes to answer these quick multiple choice questions. All responses are strictly confidential. Open to all beekeepers in Ontario (OBA members and non-members). We'd like to hear from everyone to understand how the industry looks this year. We'll publish the results on the OBA website, Ontario Bee Journal and in the e-newsletter after the survey closes. Submit Responses

 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…

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 7:00pm to Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 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…