Here is the next beekeeping workshop in Northwest:

TUPELO BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION (Preregister by July 3)
Beginning Beekeepers Seminar
Cutts Honey House
1533 Clayton Road
Chipley, Fl. 32348

When? July 12, 2008. The cost for this is $15.00 each and $10.00 per child. You must register by July 3, 2008.

Preregistration is required to assure a quality/quantity lunch. If you register at the door, you will be expected to furnish your own lunch.

Make your Reservations with

Vernon Gwaltney
925 E. 25th St
Panama City, FL 32405
850-7634278
Email Vernon

The next Florida State Beekeepers Association workshop will be October 30, 31, Nov 1, 2008. That is the last weekend of the month. Will be held in Gainesville, FL at:

Florida Farm Bureau Group

 www.ffbic.com
5700 SW 34th St, Gainesville -

. You do not need to be a member of the Florida State Beekeepers Association to attend.

At the same time and place, the Master Beekeepers Program and Bee College will be held for those who have or want to keep bees.

Announcing a New Date for Apprentice Beekeeper Training and Examination

October 30, 2008
Florida Farm Bureau
Federation, 5700 SW 34th Street
Gainesville, Florida

The University of Florida Master Beekeeper Program (UFMBP) announces a new opportunity for Florida Beekeepers to achieve the rank of Apprentice Beekeeper. On, October 30, 2008, the day before the FSBA Annual Convention, we will host training and examinations for only the Apprentice Beekeeper Level.

Now is the time to make plans to attend. Contact Mike O’Malley at omalleym@ufl.edu .