LCBA Newsletters
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LCBA Meeting Handouts
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Beginners Beekeeping Class
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Web-Based Intro Beekeeping Training Program
Presenting Beekeepers:
John Grafton & Jim Tew
Supporting On-Line Text Book:
Backyard Beekeeping by Dr. James E. Tew
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Ohio Apiary Forms & Applications
LCBA Youth Education Program
To advance the LCBA’s mission of educating the public about the value of honeybees and the impact honeybees have on our world, the Association sponsors a Youth Education Program.
Selection Criteria and Process for the LCBA Youth Education Program:
- Students must be between the ages of 11 and 18.
- A program application and questionnaire must be submitted along with supporting documents.
- A selection committee will consider each application and select students for the program.
- LCBA will provide the opportunity to students to work with an experienced beekeeper on the following activities (but not limited to): Installing bees in a hive; Feeding bees; Inspecting Hives; Disease management; Extracting honey; Winter preparation.
- After completing one year of the program the student will be eligible to apply for a sponsorship that would provide: a Beginner Beekeeper’s Kit (see appendix) and a package of bees.
The completed application package is due by: February 1, 2021
Click here to download the Program application and questionnaire.
Submit the completed application to:
LCBA
C/O Marilyn
15177 Diagonal Road
Lagrange, OH 44050
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2022 Beginner Beekeeping Class, 27th Annual
Class Dates: March 4, 11, 18,& 25, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Classes:
March 4: Beekeeping Equipment
March 11: Managing Your Bee Hive
March 18: First Two Months as a Beekeeper
March 25: Summer & Fall Management
Hands-on Field Day: June 4, 2022
Time: 10:00 am (Rain or Shine)
Where: Queen Right Colonies
43655 State Route 162, Spencer, Ohio 44275
Bonus Class: Fall Wrap, September 9, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Life Church
1033 Elm Street
Grafton, OH 44044
Click here for Beginner Beekeeping Class Registration Form
Click here for 2021 Class Presentations
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LCBA Educational DVDs to Loan
LCBA has the following educational DVD's available to loan to all current members. There is a $5 deposit on the DVD which will be refunded when the DVD is returned. Please see Bill Vittori for more information.
Click here to see the DVD list available
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The Honey Files: A Bee's Life
A Teaching Guide Grade Levels 4-6
National Honey Board
390 Lashley Street
Longmont, CO 80501-6045
www.honey.com
Click here to download "The Honey Files"
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