During the first part of the meeting, Guest speaker Silas Richardson will be speaking on his start into beekeeping and how his operation has expanding into several hundred hives. The second half of the meeting will be a general beekeeper question and answer time with our club educator, Anne Zudekoff. The Q&A will be for novice and experienced beekeepers alike.
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July17, 2025 “Bring Home a Ribbon: Preparing Honey for Show”
Your honey is the best there is, right? Think it’s good enough to win a blue ribbon? This year the Bedford County Fair has expanded its honey show eligibility area to include Campbell County. So, if you are interested in showing off your honey, you will want to attend our July meeting. Ann Zudekoff, Master Beekeeper, honey judge, and winner of a multitude of ribbons for her honey and bee products will give the club a presentation on how to prepare your honey for show.
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Earlier Event: April 21
Amherst Honey Bee Festival
Later Event: June 15
Virginia State Beekeepers Association 100th Anniversary State meeting
August 21, 2025 Heat Treatment for Varroa Control
Karin Tesdall of Healthy Bee Ventures will demonstrate her “Bee Sauna”, a thermal treatment for varroa mite control. Healthy Bee Ventures is a family-owned business dedicated to providing beekeepers with a high-quality chemical-free hive product for varroa management.
Keep an eye out for new events, all geared around enhancing the love of the honeybee.
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Keep an eye out for new events, all geared around enhancing the love of the honeybee. 〰️
August 22nd-24th is the Bedford County Fair. Beekeepers from Bedford and Campbell Counties are encouraged to submit their honey for judging.
Saturday, September 13th is the Blue Ridge Bee Festival. Mark your calendar to attend. The festival will be from 10AM to 4PM. More details to follow.
