Improving Genetics & Sustainable Beekeeping – Join Us for a Day of Insightful Beekeeping Knowledge!
Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2024
Time: Registration from 7:30-8:30 am | Event: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Warren Wilson College, 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Cost: $35 (lunch optional – requires additional ticket – 1 per lunch participant – see below)
Warren Wilson Lunch optional: $15 (Check out their website for more information on lunch options)
Hosted by the Buncombe County Beekeepers Club, this event is your opportunity to dive deep into the world of beekeeping with industry experts. Whether you’re a seasoned beekeeper or just starting, this day is packed with essential knowledge that will enhance your beekeeping practices.
Agenda Highlights:
7:30 am – 8:30 am: Registration
8:30 am – 9:45 am: Ashby Miller – “My Journey with Improving Genetics. How Far Down the Rabbit Hole Do You Want to Go?”
9:45 am – 10:00 am: Break
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Cory Stevens – “Impactful Pest Management: A Fresh Look at IPM with a Focus on Host Resistance”
11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm: Greg Rogers – “Annual Varroa Management Plan”
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm: Break
2:30 pm – 3:45 pm: Cory Stevens – “Cell Builders that Don’t Suck”
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Panel Q&A
Meet Our Speakers:
Cory Stevens
Hailing from Bloomfield, Missouri, Cory is a Master Beekeeper with a focus on Varroa Sensitive Hygiene (VSH) bees. He and his wife Jaime manage Stevens Bee Company, selecting resilient bees known as “Missouri Mite Hunters.” Cory’s extensive background in entomology and queen bee insemination makes him a pivotal figure in sustainable beekeeping.
Ashby Miller
Ashby, alongside his wife Cori, operates Ashby Farms in Burlington, NC, where they manage approximately 500 colonies. Known for their varroa-mite resistant stock, Ashby and Cori are also NCDA Certified Sourwood Honey Producers, contributing significantly to pollination services.
Greg Rogers
With over 42 years of beekeeping experience, Greg Rogers, owner of Haw Creek Honey Company, is a veteran in the field. His extensive operation in Asheville, NC, focuses on honey production and apple pollination. Greg has recently begun research on oxalic acid-glycerin sponges in collaboration with NC State University, aiming to advance sustainable beekeeping methods.
Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
This event is a must-attend for anyone passionate about beekeeping and eager to explore advanced techniques in genetics and sustainable practices. Come prepared to learn, share, and connect with fellow beekeepers in a beautiful setting.
For Questions Contact BCBC President Mark Traub at 516-410-1581 or Vice President Mary Liske at 828-458-2308.