Orange Blossom Beekeepers Association

Monthly Meeting: January 21, 2021

2021!

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OBBA Announcements

What's the buzz?

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OBBA Meetings

Monthly Virtual Meetings for now…

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OBBA Workshop

Visit the OBBA apiary!

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Reach out to Andrew on Slack!

Honey For Sale

We have OBBA honey to purchase!

Number (1 lbs) Price
1 bottle $10
2 bottles $18
3 bottles $25

2021 National Honey Bee Day

August 21, 2021

The primary goals of your National Honey Bee Day Programs should include:

  1. Promotion and advancement of beekeeping.
  2. Educate the public about honey bees and beekeeping.
  3. Make the public aware of environmental concerns as they affect honey bees.

2021 OBBA Member Apiaries

We have locations available for members who need a place for a hive!

Pay Dues

You can pay your annual dues:

OrangeBlossomBeekeepers.org/join-obba/

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January / February Bee Management

Current UF Management Recommendations

January:

  • Repair/paint old equipment
  • Feed colonies if light (or combine colonies)
  • Check for Nosema - possibly treat with fumagilin

February:

  • Feed colonies if light (or combine colonies)
  • Check for Nosema - possibly treat with fumagilin
  • Check for AFB and/or EFB - possibly treat with oxytetracycline or tylsoin (Needs a Rx)

What is blooming in Central Florida (January)

  • Red Maple - Acer spp.
  • Sand Pine - Pinus clausa
  • Wild Mustard - Sinapis arvensis
  • Willow - Salix spp.

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What is blooming in Central Florida (February)

  • Cherry - Prunus spp.
  • Fetterbush - Lyonia lucida
  • Hawthorn - Crataegus spp.
  • Maple - Acer spp.
  • Oak - Quercus spp.
  • Plum - Prunus spp.
  • Sand Pine - Pinus clausa
  • Swamp Titi - Cyrilla racemiflora
  • Sweet Clover - Melilotus officinalis
  • Water Viburnum - Viburnum obovatum
  • Willow - Salix spp.

Swarm Season is coming!

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Who we (OBBA) are…

  • Our Motto:
    • "Creating beekeepers for life"
  • Our Mission:
    • To educate, mentor, assist, inspire, support and promote beekeeping in the state of Florida and beyond.

Our Goals:

  • To provide education to all those who desire to learn.
  • To mentor those eager to carry on the beekeeping knowledge.
  • To assist those with beekeeping concerns.
  • To inspire interest in beekeeping in youth.
  • To support and promote a community and global beekeeping spirit.
  • To increase club membership, networking and visibility in our community.

What about 2021?

  • What would you like to see us do together in 2021?
  • Where do you want our association to go in 2021?
  • How can OBBA better serve you (its members)?

Stay involved, Stay connected

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