Oldham County Beekeepers Association
Saving Bees by Educating Beekeepers
We are a friendly beekeeping group located in Oldham County, Kentucky. We educate and support local beekeepers through in-person and online education, community involvement, and sales opportunities. We welcome anyone interested in bees and encourage you to come join the fun.
Upcoming Events
From the Hive: Upcoming Beekeeping Events
September General Meeting/Feild Day/Yard Sale/Cookout!
Join us for our last feild day of the season! Get a closer look into the robust hives of our hosts, Melissa and Scott of Mad Dog Acres. We will be presenting winterization options, how to check hive weights and food stores, feeding options, and Oxalic Acid (OA) treatments during broodless periods to get our hives up to and through the winter! We will then have an opportunty for Q & A. Please bring bee suits or jackets, closed toed shoes, and a chair! (** Rain date will be SUNDAY, September 28th) We will also host a Bee Equipment Yard Sale! If you have unused equipment laying around and you would like to offer it up for sale, bring a table and set up a space! Everyone is responsible for their own sales so please plan accordingly if you want to participate. Afterwards members can stay for a cookout! There will be pulled pork sandwiches with sides and water provided. If you would like something else to drink, you are welcome to bring it. We look forward to seeing everyone as we close out the 2025 feild day season!Learn Beekeeping in Kentucky
- We provide education opportunities for new and experienced beekeepers.
- In-person meetings with a variety of interesting topics taught by experienced club members and guest speakers.
- Continued support with both a private (members only) and public Facebook groups.
- Stay connected with opportunities for further education.
Beekeepers’ Calendar
Current Month: August
- Colonies in starvation can appear queenless.
- Make sure the apiary has water available.
- If not yet performed, mite checks and treatment as indicated. Apivar and apiguard are popular for this time of year. Follow manufacturer’s instructions, observing expiration dates and
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