Ohio State Beekeepers Association – Helping you become a better beekeeper

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Our Mission
Membership Benefits

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.
Support the Youth Scholarship Program in Ohio. Any 4-H or FFA member working on a beekeeping project can join our newsletter mailing list. 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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Information & Education

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

Special Discounts

Discounted admission to OSBA events
Discounted registration to OSBA Fall Conference

Other Benefits

Swarm removal listing on our website
Advertising your honey, queens, bees, or beekeeping equipment for sale on our website
satisfaction for supporting beekeeping in Ohio, and more!

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Latest News

Happy Thanksgiving
November 21, 2023
The OSBA Board Members would like to wish all of our members a Happy Thanksgiving with friends, family, and loved ones…
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In search of…
November 18, 2023
We are in search of a few 2024 OSBA Board Members positions. If you or someone you know are energetic, willing to help others, love beekeeping, and live in these districts…please contact Jamie Walters or Peggy Garnes Director – Top Of Ohio Representative – Heart of Ohio Representative
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2024 Gift Card Certificate
November 17, 2023
A membership to OSBA is the perfect one-size-fits-all present for every beekeeper on your list! Complimentary gift cards are here for a limited-time offer. Pick the style card you would like (Christmas Tree, Colorful Hives, or Santa’s Sleigh) and we will attach the confirmed payment level of membership (Lifetime, Individual,
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2024 OSBA Planning Meeting
November 17, 2023
The 2023 Board Members, along with the new 2024 Board Members, will be attending the yearly planning meeting on Saturday, December 9th. We will be setting up our yearly budget, committees, outreach, programs, and the fall conference committee. This is your opportunity to contact your 2023 board members and suggest
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Live Webinar Training ~ January Kick-Off
November 17, 2023
Live Webinar Training will return in 2024. The kick-off starts on Sunday, January 24th, at 7:00 pm with an amazing line-up. The Live Webinar Training newsletter has more details coming soon. For more details, please visit https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/live-webinar-training/
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Youth Scholarship Winners
October 7, 2023
Congratulations to the 2024 Youth Scholarship Winners. Thank you to the 6 judges who spent their time going through all 17 applicants. The 10 scholarship winners, their mentors, and the clubs that will be supporting them are posted, click https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/youth-scholarship-program/
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