Next IBA Event

2013 State Fair

Like popcorn, there are many different kinds of beekeepers.  Would you like to know more?  Volunteer to work at the Indiana Beekeepers' Association State Fair booth and see what we mean.  Details on the schedule, local club days and how to volunteer will be posted soon on the Indiana State Fair page.

SWARMS

 Swarms are more prevalent in the Spring; however, anytime a hive is overcrowded they may swarm.  If you need to find someone interested in removing swarms check out the Swarm Call List link below.

Here is a Swarm Call List of Indiana Beekeepers Association by county along with name and contact numbers.

Sugar

Looking for a great price for sugar to help with feeding your bees? Check out the website below. 

AB Honey Farm

Bees on the Bayou

The American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) will be holding their January, 2014 North American Beekeeping Conference & Tradeshow in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  If you want to attend a great conference with super speakers and lots of exhibitors, this is the one.   Meet the current American Honey Queen and Princess along with the 2014 American Honey Queen Candidates.  There is a kids and Bees Program along with the Bee Buddies.  

Check out last years conference. How sweet it was.  Keep watching this section as we add more information.

The Bee Informed Partnership

The Bee Informed Partnership is a 5 year effort funded by USDA/NIFA (U.S. Department of Agriculture/National Institute of Food and Agriculture). It is a large collaboration between research institutions, Universities, and beekeepers from all over the country.
The main idea behind the Bee Informed Partnership is to get information collected from beekeepers back to beekeepers quickly so they can make more informed decisions.

For more information on this and other research being done, visit the Research section on our Bee Links page.



 

Corrections to the Newsletter

Click Here to see the official Bee School Financial Statement submitted by the IBA Treasurer.

Click Here to see this quarters New Members that were inadvertantly left out.  We apologize for this oversite and they will be included in next quarter.

Not sure about a Local club?

Check out the map and Meetings page to find the local association nearest you.  At Local Association meetings you can; learn about beekeeping, find a mentor, Bee a mentor or just find a friend. 

Buy Local Honey

Would you like to know where you can buy honey in your local area? Click on 'Local Honey' or check out the 'Local Honey' page under 'Services'.

Why Should You Join the IBA?

As a new member you will:

Receive a “Beekeeping in Indiana” book.
Receive a Quarterly Newsletters.
Receive a Membership Roster with over 1100 members.
Free $2,500 accidental death policy
Vote for Board Members at the Fall Meeting.
         November 9, 2013 Clifty Falls State Park
Early notice of Bee School end of February with renowned national bee expert speakers.
Indiana State Fair
         Sell your honey at the IBA booth
         Make money for your local organization
         Work the booth for a ticket to the Fair
Access to Statewide Field Clinics dates and locations.
Name on Swarm Call List on the web site.
Name on Local Honey for sale list on the web site.
Availability to the Young Beekeepers award.
Availability to the Brent Bridwell award.

What You Give Back?

As a new member your dues:

Help fund the State Programs that the IBA supports.
Help the IBA support the local clubs with advice and speakers.
Help support this website which is available to all beekeepers.

Dues

You can now renew your membership or join the Indiana Beekeepers Association (IBA) using PayPal as well as continue to mail them in.  If you'd like to mail them, please note the new address for sending in your dues. 

Indiana Beekeepers Association
7784 N. Sanctuary Lane
Mooresville, IN  46158
Attn: Debbie Seib, IBA Treasurer

The address label on your newsletter includes your dues expiration date.

For more information see the Membership tab on our website.

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