This is a wonderful summary of a complex problem. Marla has worked on hygienic bee strains, and dedicated her life to beekeeping. The video is about 15 minutes long. Click on this link: Marla Spivak: Why bees are disappearing
Click here for the May issue of our club newsletter. This issue reviews the April meeting presentation by crop sprayer Damon Reabe, which the members found interesting. Also an article about promotion of urban beekeeping and youth beekeeping. And of course the Read More …
Click here Apr ’15 DJCBA Newsletter to read the latest issue. Includes statistics of Wisconsin and U.S. honey production, Youth in Beekeeping, 4-H Family Learning Day, club news, and a recipe for Honey Caramels.
Click here Mar ’15 DJCBA Newsletter to read complete March newsletter.
Damon Reabe of Reabe Spraying Service in Waupun spoke with members on April 12 about aerial crop spraying in a beekeeper’s world. It was very interesting to listen to this perspective and ask questions. Members were able to see how aerial Read More …
The Dodge/Jefferson Co Beekeepers Association welcomed Colton Klecker and Riley Kappell as the Youth in Beekeeping recipients for 2015. Each youth recently received and installed a package of bees to care for during the beekeeping season. The young beekeepers are also Read More …
The Dodge/Jefferson County Beekeepers Association are pleased to announce Mary Haecker as their 2015 Honey Queen. Mary is the daughter of Russell & Grace Haecker of Watertown and a 2014 graduate of Watertown High School. She is an active member in Lebanon Luckies 4-H Read More …
The Dodge/Jefferson Co. Beekeepers Association will host an all-you-can-eat fish and chicken dinner on Friday, February 20 from 4:30-7:30pm at the Juneau Community Center, located at 500 Lincoln Drive in Juneau. Tickets are $12 per adult, $8 per child (ages Read More …
Riley Kappell of Watertown and Colton Klecker of Jefferson are the winners of scholarships given by the Dodge Jefferson County Beekeeper’s Association. More details to follow. Congratulations Riley and Colton!
To read the latest Dodge Jefferson County Beekeepers Association newsletter, click here: Feb ’15 DJCBA Newsletter This month’s newsletter has information on robbing behavior, and how to control it. Check out the club news, including meeting minutes and a 2015 Read More …