The Amateur Beekeeper - December 2017

The Amateur Beekeeper - December 2017

In this issue:

  • 2018 Membership Now Open
  • AFB Survey Results. City Field Day
  • Announcing 2018 Conference Details And Ticket Offer
  • Stop Package Bees Absconding
  • Melopita: Ricotta Honey Cake
  • Three Ways To Show-And-Tell
  • New Bee Discovery   
  • Biosecurity Officer. Bee Identification
  • Illawarra Guests. Contest Win
  • Build Your Own Bee Vac    
  • Spotlight On: Manning Valley   
  • Clubs On The Move
  • Contacts And Resources

Job Opportunity

Job Opportunity

Program Coordinator - Apiculture Resource Access

Are you a talented project manager with excellent communication skills and an interest in helping the honey bee industry?

In this newly created role, you will make a real difference to beekeepers in NSW by coordinating and facilitating access to public land for apiculture (beekeeping). You will coordinate implementation of the recently announced NSW Government policy framework for apiary sites on public land and manage a support desk for beekeepers applying for apiary site permits.

You will be part of a team that is passionate about agriculture and committed to the sustainable growth of the honey bee industry. The NSW DPI team provides education, training, industry development, research, biosecurity and regulatory services to beekeepers across NSW.

Parramatta newsletter - November 2017

In this issue...

  • New Biosecurity Act of 2016
  • November Event – Q&A and Honey Judging
  • December Event – Christmas BBQ – 13 December 2017
  • October Club Event – DHA levels in Leptospermum - Summary
  • Are You Swarm Ready?
  • Beekeeper Training Available
  • 2017 Quick Reference to key position holder’s contacts
  • Club Shop
  • What’s in Stock in the Shop?
  • Wanted!
  • Calendar - 2017
  • Calendar – 2018/19