Ontario Beekeepers’ Association News

 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…

This NEW Honey Bee Health Initiative, provided through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) and delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), is to help support beekeepers in maintaining healthy honey bee colonies as well as grow their number of colonies to increase the sustainability of the beekeeping industry in Ontario.  Beginning September 15, 2023, eligible Ontario beekeepers…

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - 7:00pm to Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 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…

The federal and provincial governments have announced funding for Ontario commercial beekeepers. The AgriRecovery initiative, available through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), will help offset extraordinary costs experienced due to increased overwinter bee colony losses during the 2021-22 winter season. Eligible beekeepers can review full program details, including eligibility requirements, in the Canada-Ontario Overwinter Bee Colony Loss Replacement Initiative…

Every year we like to see how well the bees did over the winter. This survey does not replace the official OMAFRA winterloss 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. Things are looking up for the 2023 Season. 476 beekeepers responded…

Save the Date! Join the OBA and Chatsworth Honey for a Summer Event on July 29th. Where: Chatsworth Honey  #777998 Hwy 10, Chatsworth, ON There will be a Honey House tour, Beekeeper Olympics, Mating yard demos, beeyard visits, Chatsworth Honey history presentation, and more! Stay tuned for more details.