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# Central Valley Beekeepers Association

Helping to connect our Valley, State, and National Beekeepers

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/blog/)
- [Hello world!](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/2023/03/06/hello-world/) - Welcome! Welcome to the website for the Central Valley Beekeepers' Association. We are a membership organization dedicated to assisting and educating the local public, as well as hobbyist, sideliner and commercial beekeepers through California's Central Valley, including areas encompassed by Fresno, Madera, Kings, Tulare and Stanislaus Counties. Please join us here for discussions about bees

## Pages

- [Welcome to the Central Valley Beekeepers Association](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/) - A community of support to connect our Valley, State, and National Beekeepers.
- [Fresno County Fair](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/home/fresno-county-fair/) - The CVBA booth at the 2025 Big Fresno Fair was a big draw!
- [Registration](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/registration/) - Register to the CVBA Website Membership options will be presented AFTER you are logged in. Verify Your Email We have sent a 6-digit verification code to your email. Please enter it below to continue. Verify Resend Code
- [What's Happening in the Apiary](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/elementor-page-4622/) - What's Happening in the Apiary in July? July’s checklist for your hives: Here are some “to do”s for your hives in July.Check honey supers for ripe honey and remove full supers if the frames are all 80 to 90% capped.Do a Mite check either with powdered sugar or an alcohol wash. If more than 3 mites
- [Monthly Meetings](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/monthly-meetings/) - The Central Valley Beekeepers’ Association meets on the third Wednesday of every month. New Members, Guests and Visitors are always welcome. Our next meeting will be: Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, at Los Amigos Restaurant, 5088 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, CA 93710. 5:30 – Dinner/Social Hour6:30 – Business Meeting (Yes. This is half an hour earlier
- [CVBA Library](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/cvba-library/) - You must be logged in to view this content.
- [Forums](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/forums/) - Hello world! March 6, 2023 10 Comments Welcome! Welcome to the website for the Central Valley Beekeepers’ Association. We are a membership organization dedicated to assisting and educating the local public, as well as hobbyist, sideliner and commercial beekeepers through California’s Central Valley, including areas encompassed by Fresno, Madera, Kings, Tulare and Stanislaus Counties. Please
- [Classes](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/classes/) - The 2026 Beginning Beekeeping class was a resounding success. We are in the process of scheduling a class in queen rearing, coming up later this Spring. Stay tuned! We held a Honey Harvesting class on July 20th 2025 that was attended by nearly 20 beekeepers who learned when and how to harvest the honey from
- [Events](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/events-list/) - The Central Valley Beekeepers Association hosts a number of events throughout the year. Our 2026 Beekeepers Symposium was held on February 28th. We were thrilled to have Randy Oliver as our keynote speaker, along with Dr. Andony Melathopolous, from Oregon State University. Our 2026 Introductory Beekeeping Class was held on March 7th, 2025. ~30
- [CVBA Beekeeping Symposium](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/home/beekeeping-symposium/) - The 2026 CVBA Beekeepers' Symposium was held on Saturday, February 28th. 2026 Symposium Speakers Included: Randy Oliver. “Scientific beekeeping”Andony Melathopoulos – Associate Professor, Oregon State University. “Bees vs. NativePollinators”Eric Walgren – Regional Sales and Marketing Lead Bee Health, GreenLight Biosciences, Inc.”Norroa Mite Treatment”Tom Johnson & Izzy Hill – Apis m. “Industry Support & Research” Previous
- [Tickets Checkout](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/tickets-checkout/) - Purchase Tickets Checkout Error! Something went wrong! Oops, no tickets! Please browse events and add tickets to check out.
- [CVBA Board](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/cvba-board/) - 2025-2026 Board of Directors: Executive Board: Joanne Arnew – PresidentDr. Cindy Bergmann – Vice PresidentCJ Wahlen – TreasurerDan Ozeran – Secretary Board Members: John BallisRichard FowlerKat KatuinTodd PraterMarlyn RossMike Tolmachoff John Carter – Past President
- [Pricing](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/pricing-2/) - CVBA Annual Membership 25$ / 1 Year Join the Central Valley Beekeepers' Association and help us spread knowledge and understanding of beekeeping through the Central Valley. Discounts on many of our events and classes. Support the Association providing education about bees and beekeeping throughout the Central Valley. Buy Now
- [Swarm Assistance](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/swarm-assistance/) - Swarm Assistance - Sometime swarms will stay for 2 hours, 2 months, 2 years, or even more. If you don't hear back from the first person you call within a few hours, call the next person. Sometimes beekeepers are very busy. A variety of resources list beekeepers willing to remove and relocate honey bee swarms and established hives.
- [Resources](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/resources/) - 🚧 This page is still Under Construction… 🚧 But, here is where you will find information and assistance for common bee-related situations, from swarm assistance to information on setting up your own apiary and how to navigate the requirements depending on where you live. Get help with a swarm or "cut-out" of an established colony. Look
- [Bee-friendly Plants](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/bee-friendly-plants/) - Seeds and Nursery Locations Peaceful Valley farm Supply 888-784-1722 for seeds. www.groworganic.com.lntermountain Nursery 30443 Auberry Rd. Prather, Ca for native plants. 559-855-3113 www.intermountainnursery.com.Sierra View Nursery 6222 N. Academy Ave. Sanger, Ca for variety of plants. 559-325-2929 www.sierraviewnurseryinc.com.Belmont Nursery 7730 E Belmont Ave. Fresno,CA 559-255-6645 www.belmontnursery.com.Green Hills Nursery 2048 N Armstrong Ave, Fresno, CA 559-291-8733 www.greenhillsnursery.com.
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- [Join Us](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/join-us/) - Welcome to the Central Valley Beekeepers Association. Join the Central Valley Beekeepers' Association and help us spread knowledge and understanding of beekeeping through the Central Valley. Select Your Subscription PlanCVBA Annual Membership - $25 / 1 YearBecome a member of the CVBA and help support our efforts to educate and support local hobbyist, sideliner and
- [My Account](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/my-account-2/)
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- [Register](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/register/) - Account Details Username * E-mail * First Name Last Name Password * Repeat Password * Select Your Subscription PlanCVBA Annual Membership - $25 / 1 YearBecome a member of the CVBA and help support our efforts to educate and support local hobbyist, sideliner and commercial beekeepers throughout California's Central Valley.Automatically renew subscription Insert Invite Code
- [Pricing](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/pricing/) - CVBA Annual Membership 15$ / year Sign up now!
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- [Sample Page](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It’s different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I’m a bike messenger
- [Refund and Returns Policy](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/refund_returns/) - Overview Registration fees for classes will be refunded if the class is cancelled by the Central Valley Beekeepers Association. Refunds may be offered for students who request to cancel their registration at least 7 days prior to the class date. For products purchased from the Central Valley Beekeepers Association, our general refund and returns policy
- [Contact Us](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/contact-us/) - Please fill out this form for more information, or to be added to the CVBA mailing list. First Name Last Name Email Message Send
- [About us](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/about-us/) - About the Central Valley Beekeepers Association The Central Valley Beekeepers Association is a group of beekeepers located in the Central Valley of California. The association consists of beekeepers of all ages and levels of experience who share a passion for bees and their importance in the ecosystem. Members work together to share knowledge and best
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Who we are: Established in 1960 as an affiliate of California State Beekeepers Association (CSBA), the Central Valley Beekeepers Association (CVBA) has been supporting local beekeepers for over five decades. The CVBA provides valuable resources to, and helps connect, our Valley, State, and National Beekeepers. We provide several educational opportunities for those wishing to
- [Cart](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/cart/) - Purchase your annual Central Valley beekeepers membership or sign up for our introductory Beekeeping classes.

## Forums

- [New Bees (Beginning Beekeepers)](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/forums/forum/new-bees/) - Welcome to the New Bees forum. A place to introduce yourself and get ideas about starting up you beekeeping experience. This is a discussion group for questions about getting started in Beekeeping in California's Central Valley.
- [New-bees (Beginning Beekeepers)](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/forums/forum/new-bees-beginning-beekeepers/) - This is a discussion group for questions about getting started in Beekeeping in California's Central Valley.

## Topics

- [Welcome!](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/forums/topic/welcome/) - Welcome to the New Bees forum. A place to introduce yourself and get ideas about starting up you beekeeping experience.
- [Welcome!](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/forums/topic/welcome-2/) - Welcome to the CVBA new beekeeper's forum. Feel free to introduce yourself and ask questions about getting started in beekeeping. If you haven't had any experience at all, consider signing up for the annual Spring new beekeepers class.

## MailPoet Page

- [MailPoet Page](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/?mailpoet_page=captcha) - [mailpoet_page]
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## Venues

- [Los Amigos Restaurant](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/venue/los-amigos-restaurant/)
- [Busy Bee Honey Farm](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/venue/busy-bee-honey-farm/)
- [Denny's - Shaw Avenue](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/venue/dennys-shaw-avenue/)
- [Dadant & Sons, Inc.](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/venue/dadant-sons-inc/)
- [Black Bear Diner - Shaw Avenue](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/venue/black-bear-diner-shaw-avenue/)
- [Fresno County Farm Bureau](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/venue/fresno-county-farm-bureau/)

## Organizers

- [CVBA](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/organizer/cvba/)

## Events

- [2026 Central Valley Beekeeping Symposium](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/2026-central-valley-beekeeping-symposium/) - 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, Bees vs. Native Pollinators. Kristie Winslow - Apis m.,
- [2026 CVBA Beginning Beekeeping Class](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/2026-cvba-beginning-beekeeping-class/) - The Central Valley Beekeepers Association announces its annual Introductory Beekeeping Class. The Introduction to Beekeeping class provides an in depth overview of beekeeping practices. The class will be held on Saturday, March 7th, 2026 from 9 AM to 4 PM. This all-day class provides in-depth information for beginning beekeepers, and includes a live demonstration, showing
- [CVBA Monthly Members' Meeting](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/cvba-monthly-members-meeting-3-2-2-2-2/2026-03-18/) - 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
- [CVBA Monthly Members' Meeting](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/cvba-monthly-members-meeting-3-2-2/2025-01-16/) - 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
- [CVBA December Members' Meeting and Holiday Celebration!](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/cvba-december-members-meeting-and-holiday-celebration/) - The Central Valley Beekeepers' Association meets every month on the third Wednesday. Join us for our December Member Meeting and Holiday Celebration. December 17th, 2025. Enjoy a presentation by Stan Gray, Honey Tasting, a Silent Auction and a White Elephant Gift Exchange. New Members, Guests and Visitors are always welcome. 6:00 – Dinner/Social Hour 7:00 –
- [CVBA Monthly Members' Meeting](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/cvba-monthly-members-meeting-3-2-2-2/2025-07-16/) - 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
- [CVBA Follow up Beekeeping Class - Hive Day 2025](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/cvba-follow-up-beekeeping-class-hive-day-25/) - 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
- [Honey Harvesting with CVBA!](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/honey-harvesting-with-cvba/) - 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
- [2025 CVBA Beekeeping Class Waiting List](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/2025-cvba-beekeeping-class-waiting/) - Our 2025 Beginning Beekeeping class, Saturday, March 8th, was a huge success. If you are still interested in learning about beekeeping, we are compiling a waiting list for consideration of a second class later this Spring. This all-day class provides in-depth information for beginning beekeepers, and includes a live demonstration, showing how to open and
- [2025 CVBA Beginning Beekeeping Class](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/cvba-beginning-beekeeping-class/) - The Central Valley Beekeepers Association announces its annual Introductory Beekeeping Class. The Introduction to Beekeeping class provides an in depth overview of beekeeping practices. The class will be held on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 from 9 AM to 4 PM. This all-day class provides in-depth information for beginning beekeepers, and includes a live demonstration, showing
- [2025 Central Valley Beekeeping Symposium](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/2025-central-valley-beekeeping-symposium/) - Join us for the ... Central California Beekeepers' Association's 2025 Annual Beekeeping Symposium Join us for an exciting day of learning and networking! 🎤 Speakers will include: Daniel Schoenthal - Founder, Blue Green Horizons Deputy Rowdy Freeman - Butte County Sheriff's Office, Agricultural Crime Prevention Chris Hiatt - President, American Honey Producers Association Ashley Correia
- [CVBA Monthly Members' Meeting](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/cvba-monthly-members-meeting-3-2/2024-11-21/) - 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
- [CVBA Follow up Beekeeping Class - Hive Day](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/cvba-follow-up-beekeeping-class-hive-day/) - 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 7, 2024, from 9 am to 12 pm. This
- [CVBA Monthly Members' Meeting](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/cvba-monthly-members-meeting-3/2024-01-18/) - 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
- [2024 Central Valley Beekeeping Symposium](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/2024-central-valley-beekeeping-symposium/) - The 2024 CVBA Beekeepers' Symposium will be held on February 17, 2024. The symposium will be held at the Dadant & Sons Showroom in Fresno, California and will run from 10 am to 3 pm.Admission for this event is free to attendees and lunch will be provided. Donations are greatly appreciated. 2024 Symposium Speakers Include:Jeremy
- [CVBA Beginning Beekeeping Class](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/beekeepingclass/) - The Central Valley Beekeepers Association announces its annual Introductory Beekeeping Class. The Introduction to Beekeeping class provides an in depth overview of beekeeping practices. The class will be held on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 from 9 AM to 4 PM. This all-day class provides in-depth information for beginning beekeepers, and includes a live demonstration, showing
- [CVBA Monthly Members' Meeting](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/cvba-monthly-members-meeting-2/) - The Central Valley Beekeepers' Association meets every month (usually) on the third Thursday. New Members, Guests and Visitors are always welcome. 6:00 – Dinner/Social Hour 7:00 – Business Meeting
- [CVBA Monthly Members' Meeting](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/cvba-monthly-members-meeting/2023-08-17/) - The Central Valley Beekeepers' Association meets every month on the third Thursday. New Members, Guests and Visitors are always welcome. 6:00 – Dinner/Social Hour 7:00 – Business Meeting
- [CVBA Follow up Beekeeping Class - Hive Day](https://www.centralvalleybeekeepers.org/one-event/follow-up-class/) - 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 16, 2023, 9 am to 12 pm. This $25

## Series

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