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Our regular 2012 meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month unless otherwise noted.

Our Next Meeting will be
June 13, 2012 at 6:30 PM

"Speaker and Topic":Possibly: Don Murray on splits... and followed by open discussion on other topics or concerns.

DOWNLOAD HANDOUT ABOUT SPLITS

Previous meeting information:

Lee County Property Appraiser

Roger Aljeo
Agricultural Specialist II
E-Mail: Alejor@leepa.org
Office 239-533-6172
Cell 239-565-8422
FAX 239-533-6091

Click here for MAP of our Regular meeting facility
Lee County Extension, 3406 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft. Myers, FL 33916-3736

FSBA has added a special website addition of a FSBA Cottage Foods Page which include among the many many resources: Cottage Food Law, Cottage Food Brochure Guide by FDACS, sample label templates, links to Avery's Online Design and Print Center, resources, references... and information on using Honey Board's Hang Tags for smaller containers.

State Preemption/Apiculture -
SB 1132 (Hays) & HB 1197 (Horner)

View Bill: Web Page (html) \| Document (pdf) \| ...more details	View Bill: Original Filed Version \| ...more details
This bill would give the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) exclusive authority to regulate beekeeping, apiaries and their locations. PASSED!! on March 6, 2012 This agricultural bill which had faced early opposition has now received final passage (by both the house and senate) on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 and will be going to the Governor for his signature.

FSBA BUSINESS MEETING, BBQ, & HONEY CONTEST

The Beekeepers Association of Southwest Florida and the Florida State Beekeepers Association are hosting a "Summer Swarm", Business Meeting, Welsh Honey Show. Not only will honey be judged (extracted honey, chunk honey, creamed, cut comb, section comb honey, and black jar), but beeswax candles, photos, artwork, and crafts (fabric sculptures, new gadgets, inventions, and other items relating to beekeeping) will be judged.

Dates: June 8th and 9th, 2012

Place: Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
3450 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 275-3435 ‎

Friday, June 8, 2012

Classes and The Day in the Beeyard will begin at 9:00 AM, ending around 5:00 PM. A BBQ will follow at 6:00 PM. Lunch is NOT provided on Friday, but food will be available for purchase.

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Classes and The Day in the Beeyard will begin at 9:00 AM, ending around 5:00 PM. Lunch WILL be provided.

Cost per person- $35.00 if pre-registered; $45.00 At the Door.
Registration Form & Honey Show Rules & Tips

To book at special rates: Go to the Hyatt Place Fort Myers at the Forum's website, enter dates, enter group code G-FBEE to make reservations at your group rate in your group room block. Attendees may also call the hotel directly at (239) 418-1844 and refer to the code G-FBEE This is a special deal just for this event, with upscale rooms being offered as a large discount. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Hyatt Place Hotel Accommodations

Course Outline

Deadline for registration is June 15, 2012

The UF/IFAS Lee County Extension, in collaboration with the Beekeepers Association of Southwest Florida (BASF) offers a 4-week introductory beekeeping class this summer.

Classes begin on Friday July 6, 2012. Space is limited to 40 students. Students receive basic startup kit including bee veil, smoker, bee box and resource books. Bees will NOT be provided as part of this package!

Cost of the course is $200. Make Checks payable to BASF (Mail to 3406 Palm Beach Blvd, FM 33916).

Pre-registration is necessary for inclusion in the class. For details call Don Murray at 239-267-9776 or Rebecca at 239-247-7352 email don@hphoney.com.

Morning classroom sessions will be held at the Extension Office located in Terry Park. Afternoon practical sessions will be conducted on the farm of a BASF member beekeeper.

Look "REAL CLOSE" and Magnify Your Knowledge

The EPA cover-up of the damage done by neonicotinoid pesticides

Dan Rather Reports VIDEO

2012: February | January

Reminder to registered beekeepers from Freddie Howard, local apiary inspector:
If you have not already done so, please call Freddie and schedule your yearly inspection

FAQ (Frequently Asked Question):

QUESTION: Where can I get package bees, queens, and equipment?
ANSWER: Click HERE or on LINKS in menu above.


Our Event Calendar Our Local Beekeepers Association of Southwest Florida Calendar. Primarily Local BEEKEEPING Events and BEEKEEPING Activities. Events with some State (Florida) Events.	Global Event Calendar FSBA Calendar includes all Beekeeping Events (Local, Florida, and other locations). We are often incorrectly listed as Southwest Beekeepers on this calendar.

Free Bee Removal?
BEES ON MY PROPERTY!... What Should I do? CLICK HERE before doing anything!

Annual UF Bee College and Master Beekeeper Program

Click logos below for more information!

Bee College: March 9 & 10, 2012 ~ Master Beekeeper Program October 27, 2011

CLICK HERE for more information

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Beekeepers Association of Southwest Florida can use your help. Please DONATE to support our group's efforts.
We are a now a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization and your donations are tax deductible!:

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How do I join Beekeepers Association of Southwest Florida (BASF)? Attend one of our meetings and pay applicable dues to our Treasurer, or you can DOWNLOAD Membership Application. Consent/Release Form, and mail it to our treasurer along with applicable dues. Currently $10 for current year if you are already a member of the Florida State Beekeepers Association (FSBA). If you are not a member of FSBA then we can collect membership dues for FSBA as well, in which case the total amount would be $25 ($10 BASF + $15 FSBA).