Pennsylvania State
Beekeepers Association

 Welcome from PSBA’s President 

Welcome to the PA State Beekeepers Association web page. If you are new to the craft of managing honey bees or are a seasoned veteran, our association can help you learn the latest management techniques and keep you up to date on the latest research efforts being developed to keep our honey bees healthy.

We are blessed to have the world renowned research team from Penn State University, centered in our Commonwealth, sharing their knowledge and developments with our Association. There are many other researchers, at institutions of higher education within our borders, studying many different aspects of honey bee biology and behavior who update our members regularly. We are also fortunate to have many long time master apiarists and large commercial beekeepers represented within our organization. They are also regular contributors.

If you are brand new to the craft, please browse through our web site and locate your county on the interactive map and find the local club and state inspector serving your area and give them a call. Pollination is the most important job for our honey bees and our tables are full of a variety of fruits, vegetables and nuts because of the hard work of this fascinating insect. If you are interested in joining our membership or would like to make a donation to our research efforts please contact our secretary, Yvonne, and she will help you along the way. If you have any questions please contact me and I will help you any way I can.

Thanks for taking the time to learn more about the
PENNSYLVANIA STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION.

Warren Miller, President

Notice:

Our Secretary Yvonne's email address has changed. Please make note of the new address: pabee1@frontier.com. Thank You.

Western PA Beekeeping Seminar

This year's Western Pa Beekeeping Seminar will be held February 17-18, in Cranberry Township, Pa. Details

PA Farm Show

Our Farm Show page has been updated to include many photos of PSBA's participation in the 2012 PA Farm Show.

Pennsylvania Reigns at American Honey Queen Competition!

Alyssa Fine, 2011 Pennsylvania Honey Queen, was selected as the 2012 American Honey Queen on Saturday, January 14 during the American Beekeeping Federation Conference and Tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV. Details on our Honey Queen Program page.

Monthly Article By Honey Queen (updated 12/31/11)

Our PA Honey Queen and Honey Princess are writing a monthly article detailing their activities. Read them on our Honey Queen Program page.

NWPA Beekeepers and Honey Queens participate in "Honey To Money"

Northwest Pa Beekeepers' Association, in cooperation with the American and PA state Honey Queens, sponsored a 4 day promotional tour, including presenting a check (representing honey proceeds) to the Second Harvest Food Bank in Erie, Pa. Further details...

Archived Newsletters

Previous editions of the PSBA Newsletter are now archived online for your convenience.

Documents and Brochures Available in PDF Format

Guidance for the 2011 Farmers Market Season

Value of Honey Bees in Pennsylvania

Give Honey Bees a Helping Hand

Beekeeping Basics

CCD Research Update

For the latest developments in the search for CCD causes, see our Current Research page (updated 10-12-10).

Protecting Honey Bees from Chemical Pesticides

Excellent article by Maryann Frazier

Publication Quick Links (pdf)

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