UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

2024 FSBA ANNUAL MEETING/CONVENTION/CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 3rd THROUGH the 5th, 2024 in OCALA, FLORIDA.  

- Oct 3rd, UF Beelab tour in Gainesville (Limited space)

- Oct 3rd Welcome reception 

- Oct 4th & 5th Conference & Annual Meeting

Host Hotel and Conference Center: Ocala Hilton Hotel & Conference Center, 3600 Southwest 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474

For more information, and to book your spot:

Host Hotel and Conference Center: 

                         Ocala Hilton Hotel & Conference Center

                         3600 Southwest 36th Ave

                         Ocala, FL 34474

For Host Hotel Bookings only, follow the link below.

Most products from the hive or beekeeping DIY could find a home (and a ribbon!) in the 2024 FSBA Honey Show! 

Samples will be accepted:  Thursday, October 3rd, from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM; and Friday, October 4th, from 7:30 AM until 10:00 AM.

For a complete set of rules and information for your entries (and available categories) follow the link below.

Featured Speakers

• Dr. Jamie Ellis, UF
• Dr. Cameron Jack, UF
• Amy Vu, UF
• Kamon Reynolds
• Michael Bush
• Tucka Saville
• Quincey Burgess
• Medhat Nasr
• Diane Spoden
• David Westervelt
• Bo Sterk
• James Fulton - FDACS Honey Bee Diagnostic Lab
• Georgia Department of Agriculture representative
• Billy Fussell
• Dr. Lena Barascou

Not the final lineup, more to follow/check for updates:

Special Discounts:  

-  Lifetime Members can purchase a 2-day ticket at 25% off the regular price. Note: No discounts apply to the Welcome Reception or BBQ Dinner tickets, which will require a separate purchase. For discount information, please send a request by email to floridabeekeepers@gmail.com.  **Discount is valid for 1 ticket only.

-  Extra Miler Members can purchase a 2-day ticket at 50% off the regular price. Note: No discounts apply to the Welcome Reception or BBQ Dinner tickets, which will require a separate purchase. For discount information, please send a request by email to floridabeekeepers@gmail.com.  **Discount is valid for 1 ticket only.

- "Save The Bees" voucher Holders: Send proof of purchase by email and get $30 off your 2-day ticket purchase! For discount information, please send a request by email to floridabeekeepers@gmail.com.  **Discount is valid for 1 ticket only.

Bee Clubs/Associations

-  Beekeeping Associations may purchase one 2-day ticket at a 40% discount of regular price only.  Limit 1 ticket per Club/Association. For registration information, please send a request by email to floridabeekeepers@gmail.com. **Discount is valid for 1 ticket only.

The study has been published. Please click here to access the UF page regarding the study results!

2023 FSBA ANNUAL MEETING/CONVENTION
was held from October 13 & 14 2023.  We had a welcome reception from 6-9 pm the evening of the 12th at the host hotel.  

Location:   UF/IFAS Extension Facility, Orange County FL

It was a great success and the speakers, vendors, beekeepers, sponsors and volunteers made it an event to remember.  

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED THE 2023 CONFERENCE!