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Practical Back Yard Beekeeping Conference - Chatham, Virginia


  • Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex 19783 US-29 Chatham, Virginia (map)

For Small-Scale (Hobby) and Serious Sideline Beekeepers

DEBBIE DELANEY FEATURED SPEAKER - INSTRUCTOR

Friday Evening (6:00 PM) we will sponsor a Special “BEEKEEPERS DINNER AND PROGRAM” Starting with an exquisite catered meal. All courses will be flavored with specialty honeys! The main course will be Black Angus Beef. (This meal gets rave reviews every year from the attendees!) Immediately following the dinner, (7:00 PM) Dr. Debbie Delaney will present two fascinating programs titled “Bees in Trees” & “Coal Mining to Bee Keeping” to be followed by audience Q’s and A’s. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To Register:  http://halifaxbeekeepers.org/index.php/upcoming-events   Checks, Money Orders or questions- contact Jim Zeigler (jimmyz6@centurylink.net ) or call Jim at 434-376-4490.   

SATURDAY February 3, 2018 - $60   

08:30 CHECK IN AND AT-DOOR REGISTRATION – PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Kickoff Coffee, Tea, Donuts and Fruit  ê  Light Lunch at Noon; planned morning and afternoon breaks.

Topics: Nutritional Forage for Pollinators, Why Genetics are Important To a Beekeeper, and Honey Marketing. (End at 4:00)

Plenty of Q and A Time

To Register: http://halifaxbeekeepers.org/index.php/upcoming-events  Checks, Money Orders and Questions go to Jim Zeigler jimmyz@centurylink.net or call Jim at 434-376-4490