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🐝 Sneak peek alert! We’re excited to share that our webinar series with Dr. James Wilson from Virginia Tech is coming back!
Details coming soon—stay tuned!
kristine smith
Jan 291 min read
Calling All Virginia Beekeeping Clubs & Educators!
Calling All Virginia Beekeeping Clubs & Educators! The Virginia State Beekeepers Association is building a Local Club Resources Library, and we’d love your help! We’re looking to gather and share: PowerPoint presentations Speaker lists & topic ideas Class and workshop curricula Youth & beginner education resources Handouts, activities, and teaching tools The goal? Reduce duplicated effort Strengthen education statewide Help clubs of all sizes access quality programmin
kristine smith
Jan 291 min read
📣 Important Update – HOV Beekeepers Conference Rescheduled 🐝
Dear Attendees, Due to the current weather forecast and the increased risk of unsafe travel and event conditions, the HOV Beekeepers Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 7 . This decision was made out of an abundance of caution for our attendees, speakers, and vendors. Your safety is our top priority, and we want to ensure the best possible experience for everyone. 🔁 What this means for your registration: All registrations will automatically transfer to the ne
kristine smith
Jan 211 min read
Legislative Updates
It’s January 2026 — Happy New Year, everyone! 🐝 January also means the Virginia General Assembly is back in session in Richmond. The Session began on January 14 , and new legislation is being introduced daily for the next few weeks. Two bills have already appeared that give beekeepers a real opportunity to remind legislators that we are an essential part of Virginia’s agricultural industry (and why that matters is important). 📜 Bills to Know About SB 155 🔗 https://lis.vi
kristine smith
Jan 212 min read
NEWSLETTER
The Virginia State Beekeepers Association Winter Newsletter is now available! You can read the full Winter Edition online here:👉 https://online.fliphtml5.com/naisg/Green-Modern-Company-Newsletter/ Inside this issue you’ll find seasonal beekeeping insights, association updates, upcoming events, and highlights from our Virginia beekeeping community. Thank you for being part of VSBA and for all you do to support honey bees and beekeepers across the Commonwealth. DOWNLOAD PDF H
kristine smith
Jan 151 min read
🌿 Meet the 2025–2027 VSBA Board of Directors 🌿
We’re excited to introduce the newly seated Board of Directors for the Virginia State Beekeepers Association. This dedicated group of volunteers brings a wealth of experience, fresh ideas, and a deep commitment to supporting Virginia’s beekeepers, honey bees, and pollinators across the Commonwealth. ✨ Our 2025–2027 VSBA Board ✨ President 🐝 Kristine Smith Providing statewide leadership with a focus on education, outreach, and strengthening the future of beekeeping in Virgini
kristine smith
Dec 14, 20251 min read
2025 VSBA Fall Meeting
Buzzing Into Fall: VSBA Fall Meeting Brings Beekeepers Together Across Virginia
kristine smith
Jun 7, 20251 min read
Virginia State Beekeepers Association Joins Heart of Virginia Conference on January 11
The Virginia State Beekeepers Association (VSBA) is thrilled to announce its upcoming participation in the Heart of Virginia Conference...
kristine smith
Dec 28, 20241 min read
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