Michael was the recipient of the JumpStart grant. He has sent in some updates that we wanted to post on the website for others to keep up on. The first quarter of my first year of beekeeping was one of learning, preparation, and anticipation. I have been interested in keeping bees for a while. When…
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2019 Young Beekeeper of the Year Award
Applicants must meet the following requirements: Must be a resident of Indiana and currently involved with beekeepingEither the applicant, or a parent, must be a member of The Beekeepers of IndianaMust be recommended by one of the following: any TBoI member, a 4-H leader, Boy/Girl Scout leader, FFA sponsor, teacher or college professor in an…
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Pollinator Partnership: Project Wingspan
Dear Pollinator Enthusiast, Pollinator Partnership is excited to announce that we have been awarded another 2-year grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to continue our regional seed collection and habitat enhancement efforts for monarchs and now, the rusty patched bumble bee, through our new initiative: Project Wingspan (PW). PW will be building upon the…
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Selling Honey in Indiana
One of the benefits of being a member of The Beekeepers of Indiana is to be able to sell your honey in The Beekeepers of Indiana booth. A committee has been working with the Indiana State Health Department to resolve the issue of small beekeepers needing a Retail Food Establishment license. You will need to…
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