Traveling Speaker Program

The OSBA Board is sponsoring two new presentations through the Traveling Speaker Program: “Necropsy of a Deadout” and “How to Catch a Swarm“. These new educational topics are being added to our 2026 line-up. Our speakers will help break down those things you might not have understood. OSBA covers the majority of the program’s cost. This year, there will be a nominal fee to reserve a Traveling Speaker: $50.00 for OSBA Affiliates and $100.00 for non-affiliates. There is a limit of (4) presentations per organization. This program is available only to Ohio Beekeeping Clubs/Associations. Other organizations seeking to provide beekeeping-related programs are encouraged to contact the bee clubs in their areas.

Ohio Beekeeping Clubs/Associations wishing to schedule a presentation, please complete the request form below and send it to the Traveling Speaker Committee.

Traveling Speaker Presentations being offered:

• Necropsy of a Deadout ~ The process of determining how your colony died and the steps to figuring out what happened.
• How to Catch a Swarm ~ It outlines the basics of catching a swarm for everyone to follow: safety, process, equipment, and sustainability in your apiary.
• What I Wished I had Learned at Beginner Bee School ~ discussion of the items you didn’t understand at bee school, back to basics with more details.
• All About Winter Bees ~ The workers’ genetic changes from Summer to Winter bees.
• Apiary Diagnostics Kit ~ How to use the tools of the trade to monitor colony health, marking queens, and with a special discount from Better Bee after the presentation.
• Marketing your Honey ~ Create a marketing strategy to successfully promote and sell your products.
• Honeycomb Management ~ Learn how the comb is made, used, and stored correctly in/outside the hive.
• Chemical Treatments for Varroa Control ~ Why, when, and how to use chemical treatments correctly on honey bee colonies.
  
• Successful Overwintering ~ Essential steps you can take to help your bees survive winter.
• Sustainable Beekeeping ~ Using Nucs in the Apiary
• Sustainable Beekeeping ~ Queen Rearing for the Hobbyist Beekeeper

Disclaimer: The Ohio State Beekeeping Association (OSBA), its members, and its respective representatives, directors, officers, presenters, agents, independent contractors, and employees (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Authors”) disclaim any liability for loss or damage to bees or bee colonies resulting from the application of any processes, procedure, technique, product, or treatment described in the videos. The processes, procedures, techniques, products,  or treatments presented in this video are the expressed opinion of the presenter. While the OSBA makes every effort to vet each presenter and ensure good beekeeping practices, no warranty of accuracy or reliability is made. The Authors shall not be responsible to any person for any loss or damage to bees or bee colonies, including because of negligence.

Nothing in the videos is intended to endorse or recommend any product, procedure, process, technique, or treatment. Readers should exercise judgment when researching information and making decisions about their situations. The reader must evaluate the accuracy, completeness, or utility of any information or other content presented in the videos. Readers desiring further information are encouraged to consult their local university extension service.

Precautions and Legal Responsibility: Any product mentioned in the recordings must be used per the directions on the label. The user assumes the risk to persons or property arising from any use of a product in a manner inconsistent with the label.

Acknowledgments: The Ohio State Beekeepers Association would like a special thank you to the presenters, members, and peer reviewers who helped vet, produce, and review the video productions.

2026 Traveling Speaker Information

Club/Association Request Form

Traveling Speaker Documents

Please return the completed form to get-a-traveling-speaker@ohiostatebeekeepers.org