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SUMMARY:2024 Purdue Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Purdue Field Day gives participants a chance to get “in the hives” for some quality hands-on training. This year’s event will be held Saturday\, June 15\, at the Beck Agricultural Center located at 4550 US 52\, West Lafayette\, IN 47906. This location provides us with an indoor area for eating\, and if (as in 2021) the weather turns bad or it gets really hot\, we will all be comfortable indoors! \nRequired equipment: Purdue Research Lab will again have hives available for the hive sessions. Everyone will be required to wear a beekeeper’s hat and veil at a minimum for this hands-on event.
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/2024-purdue-field-day/
LOCATION:Beck Agricultural Center\, 4550 US 52\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Griffith":MAILTO:griffithhoneybees@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T183000
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Ella Wheeler
DESCRIPTION:Our June 20th meeting presenter is Ella Wheeler.  Ella is a member of the Northeast Indiana Beekeepers Association\, a 2024 graduate from  Bluffton High School and has been selected the 2024 Indiana Honey Queen\, which has allowed her to enjoy getting to know beekeepers from across the state.  Ella began in beekeeping at the age of 10 with her dad and three hives.  Now with the help of her younger brothers they have grown their operation to 250 hives.  Ella will be presenting on her background\, and how she got into beekeeping. \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-19/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
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SUMMARY:Saturday Workshop - Ruehl Farm Hive Inspections
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Montag will lead us through hive inspections at the Ruehl Farm for the first Saturday workshop of the season. Arrive about 10 mins early if you can as we'll get in the hives promptly at 10am. Don't forget your jacket or veil and bring some hydration and a chair if you like.\n\nContact Info:\nMary Ruehl\nmary@ruehlfamily.com\n520-403-2340
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/saturday-workshop-hive-inspections/
LOCATION:Ruehl Farm\, 16171 County Line Rd\, Sunman\, IN\, 47041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20240415T114343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T154021Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Mike Bentz
DESCRIPTION:Our own Doc Bentz will present on "Post-harvest clean-up and Winter Preparation." What to do with our supers after robbing the last honey harvest and how should we store the over the winter? Winter preparation keeps the beekeeper just as busy as waking up the hives in the spring. After a long\, tiring season\, it's important to pay due attention to winter storage and clean-up so that our drawn comb and other equipment is ready to go for the next season. \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-18/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240804
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
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SUMMARY:SIBA at the 2024 Indiana State Fair
DESCRIPTION:SIBA will be manning the booth in the Ag/Hort building on Sat. Aug. 3. The day is divided into two shifts... morning and afternoon. The booth needs 10 people per shift. Contact Mary Ruehl to volunteer! \nThe Indiana State Fair is coming up fast. Saturday August 3rd is the day the club is on board to run the Honey booth in the Hort/Ag building. We could use your help! The Fair is the main fundraiser and an important educational opportunity for the Beekeepers of Indiana. It is a good chance for SIBA to raise some funds as well. The club will benefit from your help and SIBA is going to cover your cost of parking. \nMost of what you will do is retail work and no great beekeeping knowledge is required. You get into the Fair for free\, work a six hour shift and have the rest of the day for your own fun. The booth makes a great place to regroup and cool down and store things you don’t want to drag around the grounds till you go home. Please come join us! \nVisit the State Fair website
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-at-the-indiana-state-fair/
LOCATION:Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center\, 1202 E 38th St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46205\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Ruehl":MAILTO:mary@ruehlfamily.com
GEO:39.8268938;-86.1355864
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Round table with Jeff Montag
DESCRIPTION:For August\, Jeff Montag will lead a round table discussion on mite monitoring and control. The honey is harvested and now it's time to check in on the health of your hives. Seasoned beekeepers will argue that the next years bee season starts NOW because now is the time to get an accurate measurement of the mite loads in your colonies. Now is the time to understand if you really need to treat your colonies before the weather gets chilly and time runs out. Bees that go into the winter with higher mite loads get sick and end up perishing in the spring from a variety of diseases. Many of us are pinching queens and replacing them with known stock while others choose a treatment to knock mites down to acceptable levels. \nThis is a great opportunity to bring the burning mite questions that you've been meaning to ask! Mite mitigation efforts now really pay off in the spring and get your colonies off on the right foot. Join us Thursday and bring a friend! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-20/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20240609T181409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T162826Z
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SUMMARY:Lawrenceburg River Sweep 2024
DESCRIPTION:Whitney Cooley is heading up the 2024 River Sweep again. Mark your calendars! \nRegistration starts at 8:30am Saturday September 14. Event starts at 9am. \nMeet under the clock tower on Walnut street between 8:30 and 9am to sign in\, enjoy some Funny Farm coffee and get your free t-shirt. \nFree lunch and river education at noon.
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/lawrenceburg-river-sweep-2024/
LOCATION:Lawreceburg\, IN\, 47025\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whitney Cooley":MAILTO:whit004hyperlite@hotmail.com
GEO:39.1460289;-84.8776392
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20240914T111337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T111548Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Winter Preparation!
DESCRIPTION:The topic this month is Winter Preparation! We'll lead a round-table style meeting and welcome comments and questions form all! See you there! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-21/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20241011T191517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T191610Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:First year beekeeper\, Rob Campton will give a short review of his first full year of beekeeping. Rob has been a SIBA member for a little over a year now. This is always a great session for new beekeepers since many questions are asked and answered that more seasoned beekeepers often forget about. Its never too late to learn\, or remember something new. We'll aways welcome first\, second and third year beekeepers willing to step us through their season in an effort to talk about things they've done right\, and wrong! Join us this month\, and bring a friend! Always free to all. \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-22/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20241011T184114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T184114Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Partnerships for a Thriving Local Food System
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for "Cultivating Partnerships for a Thriving Local Food System"\, a half-day workshop featuring various local\, regional\, and statewide partners working to improve the regional food system in Southeast Indiana and across the state.\nThis event takes place on Friday\, October 18th from 9a-1:00p EST (with an optional hour-long Food Vision focus group led by the Indiana Department of Health from 1-2p) at the Community Center inside of the Versailles Town Hall. Registration is required and is free for all participants with lunch included.
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/cultivating-partnerships-for-a-thriving-local-food-system/
LOCATION:Versailles Town Hall\, 128 North Main Street\, Versailles\, IN\, 47042\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20240910T153633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T153633Z
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SUMMARY:TBoI Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:TBoI Fall Conference – Oct 25-26 in Ft Wayne\nREGISTRATION IS OPEN!!  \nYes… it’s time to register for the TBoI 2024 Fall Conference and Workshops!! Details continue to be developed worked Check back here soon to get all of the details for the conference. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE! The registration deadline for participants is 10/18!\nNOTE: If you are already TBoI member\, bypass the membership section and click on the events tab. Click on the dropdown to select the 2024 Fall Conference and Workshop. \nIf you prefer to register via mail\, CLICK HERE for the paper registration form. \nCALLING ALL VENDORS… don’t miss out on the Fall Conference. Be sure to send your paid vendor registration before the 10/10 deadline! CLICK HERE to open the vendor registration form.
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/tboi-fall-conference/
LOCATION:Grand Wayne Center\, 120 W Jefferson Blvd\, Ft. Wayne\, IN\, 46802\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20241028T014712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T204025Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Mike Champlin
DESCRIPTION:For November... Mike Champlin will be demonstrating how he makes his wooden candy board frames\, including the tools needed.  Jeff Montag will demo making up the sugar/candy to fill Mike’s candy board.  The completed and filled candy board will be auctioned off\, thereafter. \nWe'll then roll into a Q&A/Roundtable discussion and answer all your fall and winterization questions! Grab a pen and paper... and a friend and we'll see you at the legion! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-23/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20241119T173640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T173640Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Christmas Party - Dover
DESCRIPTION:The Christmas party is Dec 13\, 2024 at 6:30pm at the St John's church Hall in Dover.\n25743 State Route 1\nGuilford\, IN 47022 \nPlease bring your holiday spirit\, and choice of an hors d'oeuvre\, appetizer or snacks/drinks to share!
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-christmas-party-dover/
LOCATION:St. John’s Church Hall\, 25743 State Route 1\, Guilford\, IN\, 47022
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20241119T185819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T190040Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Mike & Debbie Seib
DESCRIPTION:Mike and Debbie Seib will visit and give us an update on the Indiana Bee school\, the American Bee Federation and talk about Tropilaelaps mites! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-24/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T150000
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SUMMARY:Free Beginning Beekeeper Class
DESCRIPTION:Central Church of Christ\, 1402 12th Street\, Bedford\, IN 47421 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Bedford Beekeepers' Club is hosting a Beginners Beekeeping Class on Saturday\, January 25\, 2025. It is perfect for people just starting out or even experienced beekeepers who might learn something new.\nSign in will begin at 8:00 a.m.\, class will begin at 9:00.\nWe will break for lunch around 12:00 and\, while eating lunch\, we will be having a fund raising auction with a some things related to beekeeping for sale.\nClass will resume after the auction and end around 3:00.\n\nThere is no fee for the class but if you would like to eat lunch with us (pizza) the price will be between $5 and $10 depending on how many people attend and what our final cost is. (We will know the morning of the class) \nIf you have any interest in beekeeping or know anyone who does\, this is a great opportunity to learn how to get started. \n\n\n\nFind more information here. \n 
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/free-beginning-beekeeper-class/
LOCATION:Central Church of Christ\, 1402 12th Street\, Bedford\, 47421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20250210T132246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T132247Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Swarming Round Table
DESCRIPTION:Swarm prevention\, and the practical care of swarmed colonies \nHoneybees will swarm this spring\, and it’s not too early to be planning for the natural swarming instincts of your honeybee colonies.  Bring your thoughts\, practices and questions regarding swarm prevention and utilization\, for open discussion led by Jeff Montag. If you have unique devices for swarm prevention and collection\, feel free to bring them along for show-and tell! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-25/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20250317T133830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T153725Z
UID:10000395-1742495400-1742500800@www.indianahoney.org
SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Jim Orem
DESCRIPTION:Jim Orem will be leading discussion on performing colony splits\, for loss replacement and increase. \nSplitting colonies is a basic "tool" every beekeeper should know. There are several methods and purposes for splitting colonies including swarm control and increasing the number of colonies in your apiary. \nCome and learn what splitting is all about and bring your questions while Jim takes us through the process this Thursday at the Sunman American Legion at 6:30pm. Meetings are free to the public and all are welcome! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-26/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20250319T180528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T160734Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Jared Spokowsky
DESCRIPTION:Jared Spokowsky will be doing a presentation on Varroa Treatments; Cost and Effectiveness. We will review basic varroa biology and how that relates to the use of different treatments. We will compare the efficacy\, timing\, costs\, and other factors that might make treatments more or less effective. Year after year\, addressing varroa is the single biggest factor separating successful and unsuccessful beekeepers. Let's dig in together to improve our beekeeping outcomes. \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-28/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sunman American Legion 412 Eastern Ave. Sunman 47041 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=412 Eastern Ave.:geo:-85.0895288,39.2352453
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20250519T180528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T165214Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Expanding the Apiary
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Montag will lead a round-table and dive into the essential strategies for successfully establishing and expanding a new bee colony. From selecting the right hive location and managing initial feeding to monitoring queen performance and encouraging healthy brood development\, participants will share firsthand insights and proven techniques. \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sunman American Legion 412 Eastern Ave. Sunman 47041 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=412 Eastern Ave.:geo:-85.0895288,39.2352453
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20250601T134009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T151426Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Mike Champlain
DESCRIPTION:Do you avoid doing mite testing because it’s a painful process or worry about mistakenly washing a Queen? Maybe you’re looking for an easier more accurate way to measure your mite counts. At the June meeting\, Mike will be demonstrating his stress-free approach for sampling & testing colonies for varroa mites. See you there! \n--\nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-27/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sunman American Legion 412 Eastern Ave. Sunman 47041 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=412 Eastern Ave.:geo:-85.0895288,39.2352453
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20250429T230844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T230844Z
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SUMMARY:Purdue Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Beck Agricultural Center\n4550 US 52\nWest Lafayette\, IN 47906 \nPre-registration fees (per person) \nAdult TBoI member = $45.00\nAdult TBoI non-member = $55.00\nYouth= $20.00 (15 or under) \nOnline registration\nClick here to register. \nIf already a TBoI member\, go directly to Step 2\, click the drop down menu and select the appropriate registration (Bee School\, Bee School Beginning Class\, Bee School Vendor).\n(NOTE: A small fee will be added to process online transactions.)
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/purdue-field-day-4/
LOCATION:Beck Agricultural Center\, 4550 US 52\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20250714T140632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T140633Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion - Honey Harvesting and Extraction
DESCRIPTION:Duane Bischoff will lead a roundtable discussion on honey harvesting and extraction. Now that you put in all the work to get a nice honey crop\, what next?? Come to the meeting and bring your questions and maybe a friend! Meetings are open to all! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-29-2/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sunman American Legion 412 Eastern Ave. Sunman 47041 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=412 Eastern Ave.:geo:-85.0895288,39.2352453
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20250714T135708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T135708Z
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SUMMARY:Mr. Randy Oliver - SWOBA Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:SWOBA Upcoming Speaker Series – Summer & Fall 2025\nAll sessions begin at 7:30 PM ET on Sundays.\nWe’re excited to host Randy Oliver via Zoom! \n\nTopic: What Happened This Year with the Bees and How Mites Travel Between Hives Through Robbing and Drifting\nRegister: Zoom Registration Link\n\nPlease consider supporting Randy’s work at ScientificBeekeeping.com. His research continues to be a guiding light for the future of beekeeping in the U.S. and around the world.
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/mr-randy-oliver-swoba-speaker-series/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20250818T174345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T175325Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Honey Harvesting and Mite Management
DESCRIPTION:Duane Bischoff will be leading a discussion on honey harvesting and extraction (the topic we had lined up for July) and we'll touch on mite management and mitigation. \nWhether you’ve been harvesting for years or you’re about to do it for the first time\, bring your questions and join the conversation. \nAnother critical issue we face this time of year: Varroa mites and treatment strategies. By August\, Varroa destructor—those tiny\, red-brown parasites we all know and dread—are nearing their population peak\, just as your colonies are raising the bees that will carry them through winter. This is where it all comes together: if you want healthy bees in spring\, your success starts now. \nVarroa mites do more than just weaken bees by feeding on their fat bodies. They also spread viruses\, like Deformed Wing Virus (DWV)\, that cripple bees and entire colonies. And here’s the kicker: mite damage in late summer often doesn’t show up until it’s too late—usually as a dead-out in early spring. \nIf you’ve got questions\, ideas\, or just want to listen in and learn\, don’t miss it\, and bring a friend! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-29-3/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20250818T151515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T151819Z
UID:10000411-1757754000-1757764800@www.indianahoney.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual Lawrenceburg River Sweep
DESCRIPTION:The 5th Annual Lawrenceburg River Sweep will be Saturday\, September 13\, 2025\, from 9am-noon. The event is free and everyone is welcome! We will be cleaning up trash along the Ohio River during this time to help make our environment\, drinking water\, community\, and bee foraging area a little cleaner!\n\nRegistration starts at 8:30am to sign in\, receive complementary Funny Farm Coffee\, pick up your free t-shirt\, and grab some gloves to use for the morning. We will then break out along the river along the Lawrenceburg levee to pick up trash. Around noon\, we will meet back up to wash our hands\, enjoy a free lunch\, and hand out some prize give-a-ways thanks to our local businesses: Whit Acres\, Nourish Kitchen\, Busse's Farm\, Natural Health Direct Primary Care\, and Blacklist Boardshop.\n\nThe Foundation for Ohio River Education will be there to provide Ohio River education to our volunteers at your leisure.\nThis event is always a great success and we look forward to seeing you there.\n\nPlease meet under the clock tower at the end of Walnut Street in Lawrenceburg\, Indiana. This is next to Ivy Tech and the Lawrenceburg Event Center. There is free parking along the streets and at Ivy Tech.\nDrinks\, gloves\, trash bags\, and lunch are provided. Please wear durable\, sturdy shoes!\n\nView or download the flyer.\n\nQuestions? Email whit.acres@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/5th-annual-lawrenceburg-river-sweep/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whitney Cooley":MAILTO:whit004hyperlite@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20250825T164545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T190725Z
UID:10000401-1758220200-1758225600@www.indianahoney.org
SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting - Don Burkart
DESCRIPTION:Don Burkart will be leading a round-table discussion on different winter prep options\, what to look for if a colony may need some help going into winter\, and what to expect in our hives over the next few months. \nWhether this is your 1st year of beekeeping or your 20th\, all opinions\, perspectives\, and questions on winter preparedness are welcome. Join us at our next meeting to listen\, learn\, and share! \nAlso\, book your spot at the Aurora Farmers Fair booth! \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-2-29-4/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Montag":MAILTO:jamontag@etczone.com
GEO:39.2352453;-85.0895288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sunman American Legion 412 Eastern Ave. Sunman 47041 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=412 Eastern Ave.:geo:-85.0895288,39.2352453
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20250909T210110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T210202Z
UID:10000414-1758394800-1758394800@www.indianahoney.org
SUMMARY:Jennifer Berry - Decline of pollinators (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Berry will tell us all about the decline of pollinators and what we can do to reverse this trend. Join the free zoom call by registering now. \nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Dw77IiLoR0SjqrLtXu-S2w#/registration \n 
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/jennifer-berry-decline-of-pollinators-zoom/
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LOCATION:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/jennifer-berry-decline-of-pollinators-zoom/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20250714T135901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T140045Z
UID:10000409-1759087800-1759091400@www.indianahoney.org
SUMMARY:Mr. Jerry Hayes - SWOBA Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:SWOBA Upcoming Speaker Series – Summer & Fall 2025\nAll sessions begin at 7:30 PM ET on Sundays.\nWe’re excited to host the following guest speaker! \n\nTopic: TBD\nRegister: Zoom Registration Link\n\nMr. Hayes has generously shared a discount code for Bee Culture Magazine:\nCode: 25SWOBA (Valid through the end of 2025)\nVisit: www.beeculture.com
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/jerry-hayes-swoba-speaker-series/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20250821T195508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T183306Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Aurora Farmers Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Aurora Farmers Fair approaches!. The fair runs from Wed. Oct. 1 through Sat. Oct. 4. Click here to see more details on the Farmers Fair website. \nWe need you! Join your fellow SIBA friends by grabbing a shift. Here's your chance to package up your products from the hive (honey\, wax\, skin cream\, lip balm\, etc) and sell it at the booth. Get your honey into bottles\, make your wax candles and other creations from the hive and be ready to sell them at the SIBA booth. The volunteer sign-up form is below for you to claim your spot! Please note\, shifts are first-come\, first-served. So\, when you sign up\, we'll get back to you to confirm your shift. \nTake a look at the pricing model below for all products sold at the booth. We are limiting the products sold at the booth slightly this year. Also included within are the honey bottling guidelines. \nWe have price adjustments for products that will be sold at the booth to accommodate the cost of the booth rental and to get the beekeeper back a fair price for their product. So\, in most cases\, your products will be marked up slightly. When you check in your product\, we will take inventory\, answer your questions and make sure you know how much you'll get back in the end. If you have any questions\, ASK! \n1. Shifts are "filled" on a first-come\, first-served basis. When you fill out the form\, we'll get your submissions time stamped in the order they were sent. We ask for your primary and a secondary preference in the event your primary selection is already filled. We will CONFIRM back to you what shift you get. That said\, we're not worried about anyone just showing up and hanging out. After all\, it's the fair! We just want to make sure the people who committed are there. If you commit to a shift\, PLEASE SHOW UP. Often\, someone else will have wanted your shift. \n2. If you want to sell any of your products\, you must work at least ONE shift. In the past\, we would accept and sell products at the booth for any of our beekeepers. However\, due to changing rules and licensing\, etc.\, you have to be present to sell your product\, just like you would be present at a Farmers Market. If you commit to work one shift\, we will accept your product\, and have it available for purchase during the entire fair. Again\, you would commit to working at least one shift. You can bring any products to sell to the September meeting and leave with Jason Morgan or\, you can just show up with them for your shift(s). \nThe inventory form states the products you left with us\, how much it will be sold for at the booth\, and how much money (or any unsold product) you will expect back. This sheet and your products arrive together. We mark products up slightly to cover the cost of the booth and space. Like past years\, products will be screened and final prices set at the fair! You will get 80% back minus your prorated share of booth expenses. We will have a raffle of bee products and the proceeds will be applied to booth expenses. If you come and work the booth you may push your products but all sales will be through the SIBA sales box. Checked in products belong to the club until settlement. YOU will be responsible for picking up your remaining products at the October bee meeting. We'll let everyone know the various ways to reclaim your products and final check\, but we won't be tracking everyone down as hard as we had to last year 😉 \n3. Make sure all honey products are labeled properly. Your honey must be bottled to these guidelines: \n\nBe in a clean\, new bottle\, with no sticky honey on the outside\nMason jars and plastic jugs are OK\, but they have to be clean\, no stickiness on the outside\, and include the required info\nHave your name and contact information on the bottle (phone and email)\nThe net weight of the honey clearly marked on the bottle.\n\n2025 Products and Booth Pricing\nNote: We learn a little more each year. Last year\, we learned that we have to settle on some standardized products\, weights etc. The SIBA team has revamped this inventory sheet and within are the products\, sizes\, weights and booth prices. Complete this form and submit with the products you bring to sell at the fair.
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/2025-aurora-farmers-fair/
LOCATION:Aurora\, IN\, Aurora\, IN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Morgan":MAILTO:krullion@hotmail.com
GEO:39.0570022;-84.9013402
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T000936
CREATED:20251027T162142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T162207Z
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SUMMARY:SIBA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Local 4th generation farmers\, Allen and Jayme Beneker\, gave a very informative presentation on their plans and process for building a new Regional Agricultural Education & Event Center\, which will be located on their Beneker Family Farms\, in southern Franklin County.  They currently operate a self-serve retail store on their farm\, where besides selling their own farm raised beef\, they sell locally produced honey products and other regionally produced food items. \nWhen complete\, their event and learning center will house multiple inspected commercial kitchens\, not only for their processing needs\, but for other food producers and educators to use for their own processing and educational opportunities.  The facilities will be available for various meetings\, seminars and conferences\, as well as receptions and other group gatherings.  They envision holding festivals on the campus as well.  These facilities and operation will be a great addition to our regional community\, and a valuable resource for local beekeepers and other food and goods producers in the area.  The Benekers hope to break ground yet this year\, with completion in the fourth quarter of 2026. \nDEMONSTRATION/ROUNDTABLE:\nAdditionally\, SIBA member\, Jeff Montag\, demonstrated mixing the granulated sugar and filling a candy-board for use on overwintering colonies.  In the process\, he facilitated round-table discussion and Q&A on the benefits of candy-boards\, how to make them\, and what to expect during the winter when using them.  It was a good group discussion with great input added from the club members on hand.  The completed candy-board was given away as one of several door prizes. \nIf you've missed a previous newsletter\, find them all archived here. \nSIBA Meetings occur the 3rd Thursday of each month through the year with topics being added to the event ahead of each meeting. Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Sunman American Legion unless otherwise stated ahead of time in the newsletter and website. We're also looking for volunteers to help make the club GO. Contact us to let us know you are interested in helping out! \nCheck the website or Facebook for the latest information. \n\nSIBA Facebook Page - General Announcements\, etc.\nSIBA Instagram Page\nDiscussion Group - Bee questions answered within 24 hours
URL:https://www.indianahoney.org/event/siba-monthly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Sunman American Legion\, 412 Eastern Ave.\, Sunman\, 47041\, United States
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