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Other Beekeeping Events This page lists other beekeeping events of interest to beekeepers in Colorado. Colorado State Beekeepers Association Annual Winter Meeting To download a complete, detailed schedule of speakers and other meeting events, in Word format, click here. Dates:
Place: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 1900 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, CO 80501. (800) 843-8240. http://www.radisson.com Program: Dr. Gordon Wardell from Tucson Arizona, and developer of Mega Bee (the Tucson Bee Diet) will be our main speaker for the day. He will be speaking both in the morning and afternoon sessions on: Honey Bee Nutrition & Longevity and The Relationship Between Honey Bee Protein Availability & (so-called) CCD.
We will also have presentations by Mr. Lyle Johnston (former CSBA President) on the relatively new organization: Project Apis m. (an organization formed to help beekeepers to find ways to deal with recent die-offs, et al.). We may also have Ms Chris Heintz, Executive Director of Project Apis M. to present on their activities. Lyle will also be available to comment on recent situations with almond pollinators in California.
The new National Honey Board will give a presentation on the new directions and priorities of their organization. Longmont (Firestone) is home to the NHB.
As always..the CSBA will hold a Honey Judging Contest (bring your honey & beeswax samples for judging)..as well as a raffle of many fine items from CSBA members and various bee supply dealers.
Admission: $25.00 per person or couple. Lunch (optional) $15.00 per person.
Make your plans now to attend this informative and enjoyable conference for all Colorado Beekeepers.
For further information: check our Website: www.ColoradoBeekeepers.org or call (303) 702-0085.
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