Worcester County Beekeepers Association MA. 2016

[Jim134]

Worcester County Beekeepers Association is having a Spring Conference on March 5, 2015 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Manville Road, Leicester, MA, 9:00 AM ? 3:30 pm.

"We will have two of the top apiculturists from the Western U.S. coming in to speak this March. It will be a unique opportunity to hear these scientists from the West. I encourage you all to attend this all day session and expand your beekeeping horizons. FREE for members, non-members pay $10 or may join the WCBA for $15. I hope to see a full house and look forward to seeing you before the new bee season starts.
?Ken Warchol, Program Chairman

SPEAKERS:
DR. WALTER S. SHEPPARD, Washington State University
DR. JULIANA RANGEL POSADA, Texas A&M University

AGENDA & TOPICS:
8:30?9:00
Free Coffee, Danish & Bee talk

9:00
WCBA President?s Welcome?Mary Duane

9:00?10:30
DR. WALTER S. SHEPPARD
Importation, utilization and conservation of honey bee genetic
resources for selective breeding and stock improvement

10:30?12:00
DR. JULIANA RANGEL POSADA
Factors that affect reproductive health in honey bees

12:00-1:00
Lunch
(Register for lunch by Feb. 27, bring one or visit a local eatery)

1:00?2:15
DR. WALTER S. SHEPPARD
WSU research on alternative approaches to honey bee colony
health: mushrooms, metabolic gases and management

2:15?3:30
DR. JULIANA RANGEL POSADA
Queen rearing mini workshop

3:30
Closing and Raffle

LUNCH MENU:
Cold cut buffet, salad, bread/rolls, pickles, potato salad, chips, dessert. $11 per person. Lunch registrations must be received by February 27, see our newsletter at WorcesterCountyBeekeepers.com for lunch form