Beeswax demonstration
The October meeting was held at the Schnitzler home. Club member Andy Schnitzler demonstrates how he melts beeswax from his hive for making candles and molds. Good skills for beekeepers to have!
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Beekeeper Wins at FFA Convention
Youth member Dylon Pokorny won the State FFA Proficiency Award for Specialty Animal Production (his honey bee business) and a Best of Show award for his display at the FFA Convention in June. This fall he will compete at the National Read More …
Marla Spivak video TED talk on bee decline
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
Aerial Crop Sprayer Meets with Dodge/Jefferson Beekeepers
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 …
Beekeepers Announce Honey Queen
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 …
Beekeepers to Host Fish & Chicken Dinner
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 …
Breaking news–scholarship winners!
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!
Beekeepers welcome a New Year!
The Dodge/Jefferson Beekeepers Association recently gathered for their annual Christmas party where members socialized with dinner, door prizes, and annual awards. Wally and Lois Nass were named Beekeepers of the Year for their dedication to the promotion and education of Read More …
Dodge Jefferson Beekeepers Attend State Convention
Members of the Dodge/Jefferson Co. Beekeepers attended the annual WI Honey Producers Association (WHPA) convention in Trego, WI November 7-9. The convention included speakers from around the country presenting the latest in honey bee and pesticide research, marketing honey and crafting value-added products from Read More …
Youth in Beekeeping Scholarship
Youth in Beekeeping Initiative The Dodge/Jefferson Co. Beekeepers Association are pleased to announce a Youth in Beekeeping Scholarship as a part of the club’s promotion and educational initiatives for youth interested in beekeeping. A scholarship is available for up to Read More …