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Franklin County Beekeepers,
Meeting Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Fall Management to Improve Survival of Spring Colonies with Dan Conlon of Warm Colors Apiary
Dan will discuss how honeybees prepare for and survive the long winter months. Emphasis will be on improving colony survival and the importance Fall preparations have on Spring population growth and colony health. Successful Wintering is the final exam for Northern Beekeepers. We are challenged to discover the best ways to help our bees overwinter in an unpredictable and continually changing environment. Honeybees are among the most successful species on the planet. Surviving millions of years by adapting to an ever-evolving earth. Beekeepers can use this understanding of how bees survive and adapt to improve their management. Management that lowers risks to wintering colonies by working with and not against the honeybees’ natural behaviors will be the focus of this talk.
Although honeybees are increasingly viewed as a domesticated insects, Apis Mellifera still holds much of its instinctive behavior as genetic memory. Beekeeping relies on honeybees originating from temperate climates (experiencing winter conditions) because they have the instinct to store surplus honey for consumption in the winter. Their ability to cluster and control temperature is critical to Winter survival.
After the presentation, we will discuss what other beekeepers have found helpful in getting their colonies through the winter. Please bring your questions and suggestions to share with the club.
Save the Date!!
FCBA HOLIDAY DINNER DECEMBER 12th at TERRAZZA Restaurant Greenfield.
On Monday, October 21st, we will meet at the historic Greenfield Second Congregational Church.
Our Meeting will start at 6:30 PM. The Church is located at 16 Court Square, Greenfield, MA 01301
· Time: 6:30-8:30
· Also, you can take this opportunity to pay your annual FCBA dues which are $15 for a family and $10 for a single.
· Remember to bring a raffle item also!
· Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Annual dues for a Family Membership are $15 and $10 for a Single. Please submit payment to Tom Graney FCBA Treasurer 206 Mill Village Road Deerfield, MA 01342, or dues can be paid at the monthly meetings.
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