Beekeeping in the Panhandle Conference returns to Chipley April 4-5, 2025!

by | Mar 6, 2025 | Educational Workshop

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Are you an experienced beekeeper looking to expand your education?

Are you a new beekeeper or maybe just considering jumping into honey bees?

Do you want to see hands-on demonstrations with live honey bees?

If you can answer yes to of the questions above, you don’t want to miss the 2025 Beekeeping in the Panhandle Conference April 4-5, 2025, at the Washington County Agriculture Center (1424 Jackson Ave, Chipley, FL 32428)!

UF/IFAS Extension Washington County and the Central Panhandle Beekeepers Association have lined up some top-notch speakers and will ensure there are educational opportunities for all skill levels at this two-day event. Speakers will be joining us from the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and beekeepers with experience managing honey bees in this region.

Sample Topics include:

  • Honey Bee Biology
  • Hive Components
  • Top Tips for Beekeepers
  • Making Splits
  • Integrated Pest Management in a Honey Bee Colony
  • Seasonal Efficacy of Varroa Treatments
  • What you Need to Know About the Yellow-legged Hornet (Vespa velutina)
  • Pesticide Risk Assessment in Honey Bees
  • Pollinator Plants
  • Product Making Demonstrations
  • Apiary Demonstrations

Early bird registration is open through 4:59 p.m. on March 17, 2025, so get your tickets now for the best value!

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. To arrange disability accommodations, please contact Julie McConnell (juliebmcconnell@ufl.edu ) or call 850-638-6180 at least 2 weeks in advance. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Institution.

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