As one of the benefits of membership in the association, members are offered packages of bees at a discounted price. Packages consist of an unmarked queen and either 2 pounds (approx. 7000) or 3 pounds (approx. 10,000) nurse/worker bees (package … Continue reading →
Our January meeting will be held on Monday, January 27th, 2025, at 7 p.m. We will discuss final plans to support the February 15th Winter Seminar. We will also talk about 2025 bee sales and potential changes to our By-Laws. … Continue reading →
At our July meeting, Brian, one of our members described a solar wax melter he constructed from plans downloaded from Brushy Mountain’s Bee Site. Here is a link to the plans that he used and some photos of his completed … Continue reading →
Every year, the Northeast Minnesota Beekeepers (NEMNBA) sponsor a young person interested in learning to become a beekeeper, but who may lack the resources and support needed to go for it. If you, or someone you know, is between 12 … Continue reading →
One of our local beekeepers entered a sample of his honey in the first annual “Border Battle” honey-tasting contest at the Joint state meetings of the Minnesota and Wisconsin Honey Producers Associations. After a day of sampling dozens of honeys … Continue reading →
As discussed at our June meeting, the U has published a downloadable copy of both their newest “Beekeeping in Northern Climates” 24 page workbook and the accompanying inspection worksheets. Here is a link to those downloads. If you are looking … Continue reading →
We could really use your help at this year’s Carlton County Fair. Once again we will host a large exhibit with honey sales in our Bee Hut on the fairgrounds. Please Click Here for more details and a link to … Continue reading →
Here is a step-by-step description of how to install a new hive. There is also a video you can watch on the U of MN Beelab site
Continue reading →When asked about the best way to get started in beekeeping, many of our members will recommend the in person training offered at the U of MN campus, or the online version via Zoom for those who feel uncomfortable in … Continue reading →
An important piece of legislation has been introduced in the US House of Representatives which deserves the attention of all beekeepers who keep 1 or 100 or 1000 hives. It is intended to protect the integrity of all honey sold … Continue reading →