We have been monitoring the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic and because of uncertainty—from a health and economic standpoint—we have regretfully made the decision to cancel the 2020 Honeybee Festival at this time. The protection of our community and visitors is of...
The Northwest Georgia Beekeeper Association membership and Board of Director meetings are canceled until further notice.
The suspension of our monthly meetings is out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of health and safety of members and the public given the...
Gary Raines, gave a very informative presentation on what to look for in your hive for the months of January, February and March. Between now and March a lot of hives are lost due to starvation. Walk through your bee yard and take notes of the activity in the colony. D...
The new 2020 officers were elected for the Northwest GA Beekeepers Association. Left to right is Treasurer Steve Wilson, Secretary Sandy Coontz, President Mike Thorn berry , Vice Presisent Larry Little
The group reviewed the agenda and material for the Beekeeper Class.
UGA Extension Walker County and the Northwest Georgia Beekeepers Association are hosting a beginner’s beekeeping short course on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Walker County Ag. Center...
UGA Extension Walker County and the Northwest Georgia Beekeepers Association are hosting a beginner’s beekeeping short course on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Walker County Ag. Center, 10052 Highway 27 North, Rock Spring. The registration fee before M...
The group reviewed a handout on how to over-winter your bees. The session handout covered the material presented by Stewart Ledford, President of TN Valley Beekeepers Association at our last meeting. Several hive configurations...
Stewart Ledford, President of TN Valley Beekeepers Association gave a very informative presentation on Hive Winterization. (A copy of this presentation can be emailed).
Getting your hive ready for the winter begins NOW!
