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
November General Meeting/Thanksgiving Potluck!
This is aruguably the best meeting of the year! Join us for our last OCBA meeting of the year as we enjoy some wonderful food, good company, and share stories. We will be announcing our Beekeeper of the Year and wrapping up any outstanding business. More information will be coming but this is not a meeting to miss! If you are not a member yet and would like to make sure you are getting our email communications about our events please contact us at ocbaky@gmail.com. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!November Business Meeting
Join us for our monthly business meeting where we talk about the direction and happenings in our club. We welcome anyone but only members get a vote on club activities. The Zoom link is sent via The Buzz which is our members only monthly newsletter. Contact us if you would like more information!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: October
- Colonies in starvation can appear queenless.
- Generally, too late to mate queens. Hives are effectively droneless.
- Last chance for combines.
- Make sure stores are plentiful, 5-7 deep frames of honey or the equivalent.
- Feeding may be required, but be careful
Latest Articles & News
From the Hive: Recent Beekeeping Stories
