June Newsletter
Read the latest club news and meet our honey queen. Also, learn about an herb garden for your bees, queenless hives, and how to make delicious baked vanilla custard. Click here for June Newsletter
Author: Worker Bee
Cooking with Honey Contest
The Dodge-Jefferson Beekeeper’s Association is proud to sponsor the first annual Best Baking with Honey contest during the 2012 Dodge County Fair (8/12-8/18). Honey is an excellent addition to baked goods and is available locally. Recipes will be limited to Read More …
Swarm Season is Here
Swarm season is upon us. Many members are reporting swarms from their hives or knowing friends whose hive has thrown a swarm. Often, the swarm will situate itself in a tree just out of reach but easily accessible. Contact your Read More …
Become a Member
Come, join us, become a member of the Dodge-Jefferson Beekeepers Association. Dues are $10 a year. Add an additional voting member from the same household for $5 more. Send your name, address, phone number and email address (if you would Read More …
May Newsletter
We’ve made it and the weather is fantastic. The bees are loving it and nectar is flowing. Read more in this month’s newsletter, including a review of Susan Brackney’s book Plan Bee. Also meet our 2012 Honey Queen! Click here Read More …
Banana Bread
Thanks so much Tami DeLisle for sharing this month’s recipe. I hope someone will make it to bring at the club meeting! Banana Bread Ingredients 1 ¾ cups flour2 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 Read More …
About the Honey Queen Program
The DJBA’s Honey Queen program is a very active, successful and thriving part of the club. Our honey queens travel across the counties to promote the beekeeping industry and spread the word on honey and hive products. Past DJBA honey Read More …
March Club Yard Workday a Success
After a bit of confusion the March Club Work Day still took place. Led by Russ Haecker (Big THANK YOU, Russ!!!), boxes were painted, frames were assembled and wax was mounted. Thanks to everyone who came out on a nice Read More …
Dodge County 4-H Family Learning Day
On Feb11, 2012 the DJCBA joined the Dodge County 4H for their Family Learning Day program. Russ Haecker, Dean Lapp, Jim Smaglick, Deloris Casperson and Jackie Tracy gave an informative presentation of the benefits of beekeeping and the need for Read More …