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2021 SCBA Virtual Spring Conference

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The 2021 SCBA Virtual Spring Conference is the conference for everyone.

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You will have the opportunity to hear from renowned beekeeping experts and learn techniques to help make you a better beekeeper.

Session topics include:

  • Congaree Pollen Analysis

  • The Benefits of Genetic Diversity Within Your Hives

  • Ornamental Plants for Pollinators

  • First Year Beekeeping – Installing a Nuc and Growing the Colony

  • Effects of Urban and Agro Ecosystems on Bees

  • Basic Biology of Drones and Queens

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Whether you’re an experienced beekeeper, or are new to beekeeping, you will benefit from this conference.

Are you just thinking about getting into beekeeping? We welcome you to join us as well.

  • SCBA Member – $10

  • Not an SCBA Member? – You Can Join the SCBA for $10 and then the Conference Registration Cost is $10. Click HERE to join. Once you have joined as an SCBA Member you can then Register to attend the Conference.

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  • Dadant
  • More to be Announced

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8:00 AM – 8:35 AM SCBA – Message from the President – Danny Cannon

Master Beekeeping Program Update – Susan Jones

Clemson Report (Brad Cavin & Ben Powel)
8:35 AM – 8:45 AM Break
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM Introductions and Schedule for Day
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Congaree Pollen Analysis

Speaker: David MacFawn
9:30 AM – 9:40 AM Break

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9:40 AM – 10:30 AM The benefits of genetic diversity within your hives

Speaker: David Tarpy
10:30 AM – 10:40 AM Break

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10:40 AM – 11:40 AM Ornamental Plants for Pollinators

Speaker: Juang Chong
11:40 AM – 12:30 PM Break for Lunch
12:30 PM – 12:40 PM 2020 Beekeeper of the Year, Jr. Beekeeper of the Year Presentation

New SC Master Beekeepers
12:40 PM – 1:50 PM What Beekeepers Need to Know About Pesticides

Speaker: Ben Powell
1:50 PM – 2:00 PM Break

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2:00 PM – 2:50 PM First Year Beekeeping – Installing a Nuc and Growing the Colony

Speaker: Jeff Harris
2:50 PM – 3:00 PM Break

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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

 

 Effects of Urban and Agro Ecosystems on Bees

Speaker: David Tarpy
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 

 Basic Biology of Drones and Queens

Speaker: Jeff Harris
5:00 PM Adjourn

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