Jason Morgan will conduct multiple alcohol washes to get an accurate mite count on a beehive. We'll discuss each step as we walk through it together. Bring your questions!

SIBA will be manning the booth in the Ag/Hort building on Sat. Aug. 11. The day is divided into two shifts... morning and afternoon. The booth needs 10 people per shift.

Dr. Mike Bentz will be presenting the topic small hive beetle (SHB) and honey labeling guidelines. Two things that are timely as ever.

Dave Broxterman will lead a topic on overwintering nucs.

Chris Whipple from Diversified Services will be discussing a new Apiculture insurance program.

This workshop will provide an overview of the natural history and basic identification of pollinators and will focus on management practices that support or that may negatively affect pollinators and other beneficial insects.

Jason Morgan will cover the topic of making and using candy boards over the winter.

The SIBA Christmas Party will be held on Sat. Dec. 8 at 6:30pm at Garry's Workshop. This is the second Saturday in December.