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Join date: Nov 23, 2025
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With 13 years of beekeeping experience, Dan Barnes has turned a passion for pollinators into a master craft. As a certified Apprentice currently working toward his Journeyman certification in the Virginia State Master Beekeeper Program, Dan has experience managing up to 15 hives. From the thrill of a swarm removal to the precision of hive splits and health treatments, he has seen it all.
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Sep 13, 2026 ∙ 1 min
Think Like a Bee
an evening with Dr. Larry Connor
Join us for an evening with Dr. Larry Connor, a respected educator and author in practical beekeeping. Learn grounded, field-tested approaches that support healthy colonies and responsible hive management.
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Sep 2, 2026 ∙ 1 min
Research Funding Opportunity from National Honey Board and Project Apis m.
New research funding opportunity prioritizes practical, science-based solutions that help beekeepers strengthen colony productivity and increase honey production. This year, special attention will be given to research that directly advances honey production and improves the productive capacity of honey bee colonies. Researchers are encouraged to demonstrate how their proposed work could translate into measurable gains in honey production if successful. Researchers interested in applying...
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Aug 28, 2026 ∙ 1 min
Virginia State Fair Honey Show
Virginia State Fair will be September 25th - October 4th. Don't forget to enter the honey show! Early entries will be taken starting September 19th. You can register for the Honey Show here: https://www.statefairva.org/p/competitions/horticulture-competitions
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