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Save The Apiary Inspection Program for 2010Posted: June 22nd, 2009There is no money in the budget to continue the Apiary Inspection Program for 2010. And, even if the PA Department of Agriculture can find some resources, the Executive Branch has placed a hiring freeze on all seasonal and part-time employees for next year. The inspection program is crucial to contain American Foul Brood (AFB), an extremely contagious disease in which the recommended solution is to burn the equipment. We understand that in times of budget crisis, every program must cut corners. However, due to the seasonality of the inspection program, the entire program has been eliminated for 2010. Please contact the governor’s office and ask the governor for two things:
You can reach the governor’s web site at: http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Governor/govmail.htmlFill out the form and type in our two requests above. For more information, click here to read a copy of the letter sent from PSBA to Governor Rendell. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact the PSBA Officers or: Jim Bobb 2009 Summer PicnicPosted: May 22nd, 2009Save the date for the PSBA Summer Picnic, Saturday, July 25th, 2009. This year’s picnic will be hosted by the Lancaster County Honey Producers. Click here for information. Packages and NucsPosted: April 3rd, 2009
Warren Miller Elected Vice President
Posted: February 16th, 2009At the November meeting, Warren was elected the 2009 PSBA Vice President. Read his story. Hive Equipment Sterilization
Posted: January 2nd, 2009Do you have old, dead out, or potentially diseased equipment stored away? Plan now to irradiate your American Foul Brood (AFB) infected equipment. The next processing date is Wednesday, March 18, 2009. The deadline to respond is March 1. Click here for details and costs to participate. Registration & Bee InspectionPosted: August 29th, 2008
Bee inspection for 2009 started May 1. If you would like to contact the inspector for your region to schedule a visit, check the interactive map for contact information. Remember that all packages and hives that are brought into the Commonwealth must have a certificate of inspection. PA Bee LawPosted: July 8th, 2007
Several beekeepers have asked questions about the PA Bee Law. Click here for a Summary of the Bee Law. A full copy of the Bee Law can be found here. |
Beekeeping Calendar of EventsUpdated: June 29th, 2009
Local Bee AssociationsUpdated: April 23rd, 2009
Pennsylvania has many local, county and regional associations across the Commonwealth. If you would like to join a local beekeeping club or just ask a bee-related question, find the contact information on the interactive map. New Beekeeping CoursesUpdated: March 7nd, 2009
Beekeeper Club of the MonthUpdated: February 16th, 2009The February featured club of the month is the Centre County Beekeepers. Click here to read about the club. Website LinksPosted: August 29th, 2008
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