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Here comes Beryl
The weather has turned brutal, but relief is coming with Hurricane Beryl. Thank you AI overlord for your summary.
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We’re calling it Drone Congregation Air Space, DUDE.
Penn State Extension ran a drone workshop in State College that brought together beekeepers to explore honeybee drone behaviors and test methods for mite controlling behaviors. The event featured activities like semen collection for queen insemination and searches for drone congregation air spaces.
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Whatta you know? A nice day for a change
Philadelphia beekeepers are gearing up for honey harvesting season, with concerns about colony health and nectar flow timing. Picnic and Honey Kitchen on July 14th! Additionally, a plea for participation in the PA honey bee colony winter loss survey. Read about the Penn State Drone Workshop, and don’t forget the State Beeks Picnic on July…
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There’s Still Time to Sign Up for “Accessing Funding for High Tunnels through USDA-NRCS Programs”
The USDA is hosting a webinar on accessing help and funding for high tunnels and small-scale practices for farms and gardens, featuring urban grower Ben Miller.SignUp for USDA programs now for the 2025 application period.
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From the president
The nectar flow peaked in early June but continues. The Summer Solstice Picnic will be postponed due to extreme weather. A weekly newsletter on Tuesdays will feature updates and events. Free queen bees are available on Dave’s personal website.
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Picnic Rescheduled!
Beekeepers gather every summer for the Summer Solstice picnic, celebrating the end of swarm season and the upcoming honey harvest. Festivities include grilling, honey extraction, and a honey tasting event.
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More Data Collection!
Robyn Underwood is asking PA Beekeepers to participate in a survey about overwintering survival of honey bee colonies in PA. A new online tool, Bee Winterwise, is now available. Follow the link to participate by June 30th!
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Introduction to Medicinal Beekeeping for Apitherapy
An intensive zoom seminar of apitherapy from a team of Romanian and American Apitherapists. Promises to be most interesting!
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The Bee Law in PA
The 1994 bee law allows unlimited apiary registration for $10 every 2 years. The proposed SB1198 law would significantly increase fees for beekeepers. Despite uncertainties, the investment in plant and pollinator monitoring is seen as crucial for the industry’s sustainability.
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Pennsylvania Beekeepers Arise and Unite!
The 2023-2024 US Beekeeping Survey is Live! Go to: https://aub.ie/colonysurvey Apparently a courageous three dozen or so beekeepers from PA have stepped up to their duty to provide DATA. We must