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The Ohio State Beekeepers Association serves beekeepers in Ohio and is associated with other organizations who have an interest in beekeeping.

OSBA:

Provides our membership with current beekeeping information and represent them when beekeeping issues arise in Columbus and at the Department of Agriculture.
Provides our membership with a quarterly newsletter.
Provides our members with OSBA discounts to major beekeeping magazines.
Provides a yearly Fall educational meeting.
Supports other beekeeping organizations in the state of Ohio by providing speakers, and publishing information about their activities in our newsletter.
Supports the 4-H project in Ohio. Any 4-H member working on a beekeeping project can get on our mailing list for our newsletter. Some OSBA members also serve as mentors to these young people.
Supports our Ohio State University bee programs — research and extension.

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Enjoy the opportunity to participate in the Master Beekeeping Program
Attend special events and classes with nationally recognized speakers

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Advertising your honey, queens, bees, or beekeeping equipment for sale on our website
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Latest News

2023 OSBA Fall Conference Registration
September 1, 2023
The OSBA Fall Conference Registration is NOW OPEN! Through a generous donation, Bee Culture has donated multiple copies of “The Autobiography of Amos Ives Root ~ An Eyewitness Account of Early American Beekeeping”. There are still copies available, but register soon! All of the details can be found on the Fall
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Honey Judging Contest
July 21, 2023
Honey Judging Contest ~ OSBA members are welcome to participate in the Honey Judging Contest. Don’t forget to check the box on the “OSBA Fall Conference Registration” for participating in the honey judging contest. The rules, all classes, and prizes can be found here.
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Awards Nominations 2023
July 9, 2023
The OSBA Conference Committee is accepting candidate applications by OSBA membership for Beekeeper of the Year, Propolis Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, & Hall of Fame. https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/osba-nominations/ Members who would like to nominate an individual for an award are asked to write of letter of recommendation about the nominee, a biography,
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Vendors Wanted 2023
July 9, 2023
We welcome you to participate as a Vendor at our Fall Conference. A booth is $75, additional space is $75 per section. Advertisements in the Program Guide can be purchased for an additional cost. More information can be found in the packet information. Contact Roger Myers: Registration deadline: September
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Officer Nominations 2023
July 9, 2023
Nominations are now open for officers and board members. If you would like to run for a position or know of someone that would, please visit: nominations page and don’t forget to fill out the elections form.
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Honeybee Swarm Alert
May 24, 2023
Swarming often happens on fine, mild days, occasionally just after a period of rainy weather, in spring or early summer (April through May). A swarm is a group of bees in transit from their original hive to a new home. Once an ideal location has been identified, the swarm will
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