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USDA BARC Lab ~ Beltsville, MD
Update October 13, 2026 On October 13, 2026, a federal judge ruled that USDA likely cannot proceed with its planned reorganization without obtaining congressional approval. The reorganization would close or consolidate offices and relocate thousands of employees from the Washington, D.C., area to regional locations, potentially requiring employees to move
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November 1st ~ Round Table Discussion
Registration: Click Here Sunday, November 1st, 2026, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Subject: We will share information about the wrap-up of the OSBA Fall Conference, what you would like to see from OSBA in 2027, check your knowledge on “What would you do?”, and wrap up by addressing
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2027 OSBA Board Nominations
The 2027 OSBA Board Nominees Nominees have now applied for this year’s open positions. You may vote for one candidate in each category, or a write-in candidate, and propose constitutional changes. Write-in candidates are permitted under the following guidelines: 1. The name on the write-in ballot section must be spelled
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OSBA Constitution ~ Proposed Ballot Changes
OSBA Constitution ~ proposed ballot changes. The OSBA Board has proposed changes to our Constitution. Due to the ever-increasing lack of volunteerism across the State of Ohio, many different organizations, associations, and clubs are having to change their bylaws and constitutions to keep it running. Every 501(c)(3) must follow Robert’s
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2026 Fall Conference
The 2026 OSBA Fall Conference will be held at Kent State University – Ashtabula, OH. Starting Friday, Oct 23, at 5:00 pm with presentations and labs. Saturday, Oct 25, at 9:00 am with (4) four tracks of education. This provides educational information for all types of beekeepers. You are welcome
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Pollinator Steward Certification
The Pollinator Steward Certification is a program that trains individuals in pollinator ecology, habitat creation, and education, empowering them to become certified stewards for pollinator conservation. Agenda/Schedule (Download↓) Registration (Click Here) Overview: The Pollinator Steward Certification (PSC) is offered by Pollinator Partnership and is designed to educate participants on pollinator
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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.





