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Hives for Heroes®

Hives for Heroes® is a national non-profit service organization focusing on sustainability, conservation, and providing a healthy transition from service. Through our national network of beekeepers, we provide connection, purpose, and healthy relationships, through access, resources, and funding for Service Members, Veterans, and First Responders.  Hives for Heroes welcomes Service Members, Veterans, and First Responders who have limited or no beekeeping experience and wish to explore beekeeping, cultivate healthy relationships, and actively participate in the organization. Our goal is to provide our Nation’s Heroes with a local mentor while supporting through regular events, resources, and application based funding opportunities as a “NewBEE”.  Hives for Heroes also invites ANY beekeeper with three or more years of experience to serve as a Hives for Heroes “Mentor”.  We ask that mentors commit to guiding at least one NewBEE for a duration of one year while exemplifying the values and mission of Hives for Heroes.  Mentors agree to set aside one hive specifically for training and educational purposes during the initial year, and when possible, to donate a split or swarm to any NewBEE who successfully completes their first year in the program.  For general questions or more information, please reach out to your Colorado leaders at:  [email protected] or [email protected].  Find out more at  our Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

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2024 CSBA Star Meeting Honey Contest

CSBA Star Meeting Honey Contest Winners 2024

2024 CSBA Honey Contestants Submissions 2024 1st Place, Sylvia Fanning, CSBA Star Meeting Honey Contest 2024 CSBA Star Meeting Honey Contest Awards Center photo: 2024 1st Place, Sylvia Fanning. (Not pictured: 2024 2nd Place, Rich Reese) A “CSBA Star Meeting Honey Contest” refers to a honey competition held at a meeting hosted by the Colorado State Beekeepers Association (CSBA), where beekeepers can submit their honey samples to be judged and awarded based on quality and taste; essentially, a “star” event within the CSBA meetings focused on showcasing the best honey produced by their members.

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Help Beekeepers with Disaster Relief

HELP BEEKEEPERS WITH DISASTER RELIEF September 2024 Hurricane Helene has impacted the Florida beekeepers. There are reports of record-breaking storm surges and hives (and homes) in areas that never flooded have been impacted as well as areas that have been slammed with the winds and devistion of a Cat 4 storm. The FSBA (Florida State Beekeepers Association) is working with Greater Good to assist where possible. Greater Good has a donor who is matching funds up to $20,000! Please support our beekeepers and honey bees! Click here to donate.

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The American Beekeeping Federation (ABF)

The American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) will act on behalf of the beekeeping industry on issues affecting the interests and the economic viability of the various sectors of the industry. Extension Program Specialists We are recruiting two Extension Program Specialists in Texas. Both extension program specialists will focus on developing and delivering educational programs, as well as conducting applied research, to address challenges faced by beekeepers in their respective regions. Legislative Updates To see the latest Legislative updates, news about the industry, etc. Swarm Removal and Rescue Who to Call when You Need Bees Removed If you have unwanted bees around your home, you can contact a local beekeeper who may be able to remove the bees without killing them. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE BEES YOURSELF UNLESS YOU ARE AN EXPERIENCED BEEKEEPER! Click here to learn more about the ABF.

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Welsh Honey Judge Licensing

CAES / Bee Program / Master Beekeeper Program / Welsh Honey Judge Licensing Since 2001, we have offered training and certification for honey show judges in the time-honored tradition of the Welsh system from the United Kingdom. The Welsh training is the most stringent of its kind in the world for aspiring honey judges. UGA and the University of Florida have the only two partnerships of their kind between the USA and United Kingdom. There are three levels in the Welsh Honey Judge (WHJ) program: Welsh Honey Judge Candidate Welsh Honey Judge Senior Welsh Honey Judge Click here to read more.

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