The Central Valley Beekeepers' Association meets (almost) every month on the third Thursday. New Members, Guests and Visitors are always welcome. 6:00 – Dinner/Social Hour 7:00 – Business Meeting
The Class will include: Instructions for harvesting honey. When to harvest. How to check that honey is ready to harvest. Equipment needed. Set-up. Honey packaging and required labels. Participate in harvest. One five gallon bucket with lid will be included with payment for harvesting. The class will be free for members, with a $25 fee for non-members. The charges for harvesting will be $10/super for CVBA members $20/super for non-members Please click here to sign up as we are currently experiencing problems with our website-based ticketing.
The Central Valley Beekeepers Association is offering a follow up, hands on, class as a follow up to the introductory class on bees and beekeeping. This “Follow-up” Beekeeping class will provide additional information and hands-on exposure to beekeeping practices. The class is scheduled on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9 am to 12 pm. This $25 class will present additional, in-depth, information for beginning and more experienced beekeepers. Preliminary Curriculum: Observe hives for size and strength. Strong vs weak hives. Look for queen cells and other signs of failing queen. Supercedure vs. swarm cell. Look for eggs even if you...
Join us for the ... Central California Beekeepers' Association's 2026 Annual Beekeeping Symposium with Keynote Speaker: Randy Oliver. Join us for an exciting day of learning and networking! 🎤 Speakers will include: Randy Oliver - Beekeeper, author. scientificbeekeeping.com. Andony Melathopoulos - Associate Professor, Oregon State University. Kristie Winslow - Apis m. ✨ Highlights: 📚 Educational Sessions: Learn from industry experts about hive health, sustainable practices, and innovative beekeeping techniques. 🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with other beekeepers. 🍽️ Lunch Included: Enjoy a complimentary lunch while you mingle and share insights with fellow beekeepers. 📅 Date: February 28, 2026. 🕙 Time: 10:00...
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