Nationally and internationally represent Florida Beekeepers, as well as its supporting industries on issues which affect the organization and all connected businesses. To collect and distribute funding which will enable research and secure beekeeping for the future. YOUR BOARD & BY LAWS
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Introduction There are nearly 5,000 registered beekeepers in the state of Florida (as of December 2022). Nearly 85% of these are considered "backyard" beekeepers (0-40 colonies), while the remaining 15% are "sideline" (41-100 colonies) or "commercial" beekeepers (100+ colonies).
Each beekeeper having honey bee colonies in Florida is required by law to register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). FDACS registers and inspects honey bee colonies to certify them as: Free or substantially free from honey bee pests of regulatory significance and Free from unwanted types of honey bees.
Non-profit organization representing hobbyist and commercial beekeepers. History of beekeeping in the state, by-laws, events, listings of local chapters and suppliers, classified ads, research and advice, and links.
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The Orange Blossom Beekeepers Association (OBBA) is a collective of backyard, side-liner, and commercial beekeepers in Central Florida. The club strives to mentor novices and to serve as a resource for experienced beekeepers. OBBA seeks to educate the public about the importance of bees and beekeeping.
Beekeepers Association of Southwest Florida - Home NEXT MEETING What Can I do to Help? Bee Removal NOTICE: We do NOT do BEE REMOVAL, nor can we recommend beekeepers to do bee removals... read more
Search our Florida Beekeeping database and connect with the best BeeKeepers and other Beekeeping Professionals in Florida. www.gottabee.org - GottaBee GottaBee Helping Beekeepers, Helping Bees, Helping You. 1-888-316-BEES (1-888-316-2337) Contact Us ...
In Florida, beekeepers must quarantine hives infected with American foulbrood disease or other honey bee pests for 30 days. If you are unable to export your hives, you will need to pay compensation for the equipment. You will be reimbursed 50% of your equipment value.
Local Associations and Clubs Alachua County Beekeepers Club Apalachee Beekeepers Association Beekeepers of Putnam County Beekeepers of Volusia County Broward Beekeepers Association Escarosa Beekeepers Association Jacksonville Beekeepers Association Nature Coast Beekeepers North Central Florida Beekeepers Association North Escambia Bee Association
Follow regulations to register as a beekeeper with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Communicate with fellow beekeepers working in your area to share information, facilitate communication with grove operators, encourage adoption of recommendations, facilitate movement of hives, and identify holding locations ...
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Florida beekeepers are required by law to register with FDACS. Honey Bee Protection in Florida FDACS has identified practices that growers, beekeepers and pesticide applicators can adopt to protect both crops and honey bee colonies. Need more information? Live Chat Contact Us
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What bodes ill for honeybees bodes ill for Florida's economy. Luckily, Florida is seeing a resurgence in beekeeping. Both professional and amateur beekeepers (or apiarists) are doing their part to help honeybees, and by extension Florida's agriculture industry, thrive.
There are nearly 5,000 registered beekeepers in the state of Florida, managing approximately 630,000 colonies. Unfortunately, high colony loss rates of honey bees have been reported throughout the world. Stressors, such as Varroa destructor, queen quality, and nutrition are just some of the reported factors associated with this decline.
Promoting bee health and protecting crops are both important to the success of Florida agriculture. As such, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has identified practices that growers, beekeepers and pesticide applicators can adopt to protect both crops and honey bee colonies.
TAMPA, Fla. - Florida's beekeepers are still feeling the impacts of Hurricane Ian now more than two months later. According to Greater Good Charities, the storm decimated at least 100,000 hives, and beekeepers said hives are continuing to dwindle because queen bees rattled by the storm aren't laying as many eggs as usual.
The following beekeeper management calendar was created for beekeepers in Florida. It is specific to region (north, central, south Florida) and month. The calendar includes recommendations for major management considerations like when to treat for parasites or pathogens and when to feed colonies or harvest honey.
The Florida State Beekeepers Association is working to bring a world class Honey Bee Research and Education Lab to the University of Florida. The lab is expected to cost $3.5 Million. More than $2.7 Million in funding has already been secured, but there is still more to go.
CNN chief climate correspondent Bill Weir speaks with Florida beekeepers still reeling from the loss. 03:38 - Source: CNN. Wicked weather 16 videos. Why Florida's bees are starving. 03:38 ...
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