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BEE FUNDAY 2018
The June Bee FunDay-full of demos, classes, speakers, lunch, honey ice-cream -everything to do with honey, bees, and MORE information here!
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Leavenworth County Fair 2018
It was great having you come see our NEKBA Leavenworth County Beekeepers in action as they demonstrated extracting and selling honey directly at the grounds inside with A/C, of course! The 2017 fair will be from Tuesday thru Saturday, July 26th thru July 30th 2018, at the fairgrounds in Tonganoxie, Kansas 405 W 4th St, Tonganoxie, KS 66086 (more LVCO info) (FB page)
Johnson County Fair 2018
Fair is always a family event- even watching livestock! Monday, July 31th thru Saturday, August 6th, 2018. Thanks for visiting our beekeeping booth! It always a warm (hot) few days. (more JOCO info) "Come have a 'Squealing' Good Time" -the 2018 JOCO Fair theme. (FB page)
welcome beekeepers
LOCATION: Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence, KS (Map is shown above)
COST: $55 for pre-registrations before May 22, 2018; $65 after May 22nd; $17.50 for ages 6-18
FARM-to-TABLE CELEBRATION DINNER: $65 (at the Fairgrounds - see flyer and registration for details)
REGISTRATION: Print & mail or use PayPal to register. 2018 NEKBA Bee FunDay Registration (download)
SEE WHO IS COMING: 2018 Bee FunDay Flyer WHAT'S THE SCHEDULE: 2018 Bee Funday Schedule
Bee FEED SYRUP MIXING Calculator spreadsheet
Trying to work out the sugar-to-water ratio (1:1 or 2:1) for feeding sugar syrup to your bees? Here's a link to a spreadsheet calculator. (Page Link) Download and save the calculator for future reference.
NEKBA is your Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers' Association.
Welcome and thank you for exploring our site. Check out what's happening locally for beekeepers on our FB group site, what's going in our hives, and what's blooming in your backyards. Thank you for visiting, and we hope you'll come back soon.
Beekeeping is an increasingly popular, enjoyable, and deliciously rewarding hobby. As a local association, we offer you some advice on how to get started in 2018.
SUBSCRIBE TO A MONTHLY BEE MAGAZINE. STAY INFORMED.
Bee Culture Magazine American Bee Journal
Use the links to subscribe directly and on-line...
Upcoming Events: Fall 2018 KHPA Meeting in Great Bend! October 26-27, 2018.
Keynote Speakers: Gary Reuter, Ginger Reuter, John Miller, and Pat Randol
What Else? Great learning, networking & business-building
Extensive Vendor Showcase - come meet our vendors and check out equipment for the season.
Kansas Honey Producers' (State Beekeepers') Assoc
most recent newsletterFebruary 2018 "The Cappings" (1st Qtr 2018)
The association connects you with other beekeepers, and supports a common effort to promote and protect bees, and the beekeeping industry, of which we are all a part.
Join the effort. It’s worth it. You are making an investment with many returns.
The Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers Association has a more than 70th year legacy of supporting beekeeping in the Mid-West. Learn more about us. 1948 to 2018 - It's our Platinum Jubilee !!!
We know there are beekeepers in other counties like Atchison, Miami, Douglas, Dickinson, Shawnee and more that may want to go in as a group and represent the association in providing education and interest in honey and other bee products. Let us know how we can help you in this endeavor for 2018.
Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers Association
Contact US by email: beekeepers@NEKBA.org
2018 Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson, Kansas SAVE THE DATES! Sept 7th thru 16th
SIGN UP! using SIGNupGenius. It's easy! (pending updated link later in 2018)
We depend on volunteers to help promote our state's most beneficial insect and products as well as education and dealing directly with the fair public. Want to learn how to market honey? Come join us in Hutchinson. The 2018 Kansas State Fair runs from September 7 thru September 16, 2018, Friday thru Sunday. Selling honey is a fun way to meet the crowds and talk about bees.
GOOD FELLOWSHIP & GOOD BEEKEEPING
Upcoming State Beekeeper Events for Fall 2018 Kansas Honey Producers meeting-save the dates- October 26 & 27, 2018, Great Bend, Kansas. The fall 2018 meeting of the Kansas Honey Producers will be held in Great Bend Kansas at the Best Western and Perkins. Here are some of the details.
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We offer region specific knowledge, and support for all levels. Join, renew, register, subscribe! more
2018 kansas honey producers October meeting!
(Kansas state beekeepers)
An evening meeting is just not enough sometimes. Join us for a 2-day bee conference for all levels and commercial as well as hobbyist. Meeting October 26 & 27, 2018 in Great Bend, KS (Friday & Saturday). Best Western in Great Bend, 2920 10thSt
Organizers are busy planning.We have two (2) key-note speakers coming and others! We will have some 'work shop' presentations. See you there after another exciting beekeeping harvesting year! Details as-of May 2018.
KHPA October 2018 Registration form - Pending !!
You can make your Best Western reservations now.
KHPA 2018 Kansas Honey Producers Meeting Information Friday and Saturday in Great Bend, KS. Details for the 2018 October Registration & Program Details are pending but here's an outline available now. On-line register online below.
Our most recent NEKBA newsletter ...May 2018 "Buzzer" newsletter
Next club meeting on Monday, May 21, 2018 in Lawrence, KS ! 3rd Monday of the month.
NEKBA 2018 Membership form (download) to print & mail.
SINCE 1948 2018 is our 70th or
our Platinum Jubilee!
EXPLORING THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BEEKEEPING TOGETHER
For honey bees and beekeepers, we give each season our best effort in making an indispensable contribution to our rich and healthy environment. It is not just because we have a special delicacy but due to our passion and responsibility to the world in which we all live.
Honey Extractor Rental Program CLOSED until July 2018
Need to extract your honey? You can rent the club's radial & motorized honeyextractor for a nominal $30 fee (2 days), available to current and active association members. Please read the Rules & Info and review the most current Reservation's List. Next, send a reservation request via emal to: beekeepers@nekba.org. We'll get back to you asap. 2-day rental limit. The club extractor only holds six (6) medium (6 5/8" Illinois-sized super) frames only - sorry but this will not accommodate larger (deep) frame sizes.
OPEN for 2018 - (seasonal event)
- 4/23, 5/14, 6/11, 7/09, and 8/13/2018,
6:00PM Meet at Joli's & Cecil's house
Inspect a couple of different hives
Bring your own protection
Weather Permitting
19201 S Clare Rd., Spring Hill KS 66083
please call 913-593-3562 or email joli@heartlandhoney.com so we'll know how many to expect for the session
$10 donation to NEKBA Scholarship Fd
Veterans are exempt for the $10 donation
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BEE FUNDAY 2018 WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2018 Where: Lawrence, KS
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