Calling all current and future beekeepers of Kent, Queen Anne’s and Cecil County! Mike Embrey, University of Maryland Extension Apiculturist (Ret.), will be leading a discussion about how to start a Beekeepers Association for the above mentioned counties.
Mr. Embrey has taught beekeeping at the UME Wye Research and Education Center for many years. According to Mr. Embrey apart from sharing knowledge and providing a network of resources, other benefits of a beekeepers association include: sharing equipment including honey extracting gear, wax melters, etc.; bulk purchasing; offering free lectures on beekeeping and related topics; educating the public on the importance of honey bees to our existence; and increasing the representation of Eastern Shore Beekeepers with the State beekeepers association (MSBA).
The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th, 6:30pm at the Kent County Public Library in Chestertown. The meeting is free and open to the public. If you have any questions or plan to attend please contact Dick Crane at 410-778-8183 (home) or 410-507-9539 (cell), email: [email protected]
Joe says
Hi,
I was wondering how the meeting went back in September and was the interest in the area move the association further down the road? I am at the vdery early stages of developing an interest as a hobby. In n the process of learning all I can.
Thanks,
Joe