Missouri State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) is now working with the Great Plains Master Beekeeping Program out of University of Nebraska at Lincoln to bring resources as well as classes to Missouri beekeepers. Started under the direction of Dr. Judy Wu-Smart, assistant professor and extension … [Read more...]
How to Start a MO Master Pollinator Steward Program
Interested in helping pollinators, including honeybees? There is a brand new program in Missouri designed to do just that. Your local bee club can sponsor the program, get programming for half a year and generate revenue for club operations. The Missouri Master Pollinator Steward Program officially … [Read more...]
Interview with the Stars!
This is a short discussion between the President (Cory Stevens) and the Past President (Clayton Lee). … [Read more...]
Contest Winners
Awards, Thank You and Contest Winners!! As with tradition, several MSBA members were recognized at the Fall Conference for their outstanding work and contributions to their fellow beekeepers. Dean Sanders has been the MSBA cornerstone for the Missouri State Fair for many years!! For the last 12 … [Read more...]
Moving On Up!
From simple teenager, to Ambassador, to Director Thank you MSBA Members When I started beekeeping in 2014, with a Youth Scholarship from Midwestern Beekeepers Association, I never dreamed it would grow this big. I met and looked up to some of the best beekeepers in Missouri and knew I wanted … [Read more...]
The Times…My, How They’ve Changed!
On the MSBA website’s homepage there is a section for “History Buffs”. If you check it out you’ll be able to find archived newsletters of MSBA’s activities going back about forty years. If you made it to the Fall Conference in Kirksville this year I encourage you to check out the newsletter of … [Read more...]