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VDACS Now Accepting Applications For Beehive Distribution Program ~ Virginia residents aged 18 and older can apply to receive free beehives ~ Richmond, Va. – The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is accepting applications for its annual Beehive Distribution Program from Aug. 25 through Sept. 9, 2026. The program provides free beehive assembly equipment to Virginia residents, to help expand the number of actively managed honey bee colonies throughout the...

Hello VSBA Members, The Summer 2026 edition of The VSBA Buzz is now available! Inside this issue you'll find: 🐝 Complete details for the 2026 VSBA Fall Conference 📅 Conference schedule and speaker lineup 🏆 Honey Show 🤝 Volunteer opportunities 🎨 Virginia Beekeeping License Plate Design Contest 📢 Updates from the President 🐝 Club news from around the Commonwealth 📚 Educational articles and upcoming events 🎟️ Registration information and much more! Read the newsletter online here:...

🌸 Spring Newsletter Now Available! 🐝 Our Spring Newsletter is officially here—and it’s packed with seasonal updates, and resources for beekeepers across Virginia. 📖 How to Read: You can now access it in the format that works best for you: Download the full PDF version Or flip through our interactive digital flipbook Here