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Congratulations to the winners!

We are pleased to announce the winners of contests at the spring 2018 Conference of the Missouri State Beekeepers Association.

Bee Photography

From left to right: Marty Lyle, Northwest Bee Busters-2nd Place, Kyle Day, MSBA’s 2017 Ambassador (not a photographer-just in the picture as eye candy), Betty Wright-Honorable Mention, Lindsay Gamblin, Mark Twain Beekeepers-First Place and Tammy Tappana, Northland Beekeepers-3rd Place.

First Place Honors in the 2018 MSBA Spring Photography Contest went to Lindsay Gamblin, Mark Twain Beekeepers, for this image of a lone worker bee.

To capture the image which took 2nd place honors in the 2018 MSBA Spring Photography Contest, Marty Lyle, NW Bee Busters, moved his potted and blooming lemon tree outside to the deck.

This image of a water foraging worker honey bee was caught through the lens of Tammy Tappana, Northland Beekeepers. This picture was the third-place winner in MSBA’s Spring Photography Contest.

Betty Wright received an Honorable Mention with her entry in MSBA’s Spring 2018 Photography Contest with this picture of bee hive entrance activity.

Beekeeping Art

Taking both 1st and 2nd places in the Spring 2018 Beekeeping Art contest was MSBA member Lisa Johnson.

Spring Conference

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MSBA Benefits!

Statewide legislative support for beekeeping. Ex: 2015 Missouri Honey Law.

Educational resources for new and seasoned beekeepers.

Discounted rate to the American Bee Journal.

Discount at MSBA conferences (two each year).National speakers and Missouri networking.

6 first class newsletters.

Liability insurance coverage at MSBA sponsored events.

Register to be added to the statewide swarm catchers list.

Facebook page with almost 1600 beekeepers.

How MSBA Spends Money

Heartland Apiculture Society financial support

Randy Oliver of www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

Education at the Missouri State Fair

Support and assistance to local clubs from MSBA Regional Directors

Missouri dues to American Honey Producers Association and American Beekeeping Federation

Two Conferences each year

1st Annual Field Day

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