Missouri State Beekeepers Association

Serving Missouri Beekeepers, Farmers, Gardeners, and Consumers For Over A Century.

Field Day

2nd Annual Spring Field Day has been
!! C A N C E L L E D !!

Beekeepers get a chance to sharpen their skills at MSBA’s next Spring Field Day scheduled for May 2nd.

“As we are all aware, concerns over COVID-19 continue to grow across the state and the nation. In accordance with CDC recommendations, my administration and I strongly urge the cancellation or suspension of public gatherings of 50 individuals or more with the exception of educational institutions, daycare facilities, and business operations,” Governor Parson said.
(statement released on 3/15/2020)
https://www.missourinet.com/2020/03/15/parson-calls-for-limit-on-public-gathering-size-with-some-exceptions/

Missouri State Beekeepers Association will comply with the recommendations of the CDC and Governor Parson during the current concern for public health. 

Our 2nd Annual Spring Field Day on May 2, 2020 has been cancelled. Once we have details of a reschedule date we will send out those details. Any registrations will be refunded.  Thank you 
MSBA Executive Committee and Board Members
www.mostatebeekeepers.org

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Hitchings at gregghitchings@gmail.com

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