Memberships Expiring Soon
It is that time of the year again when your Dues are due, and you will soon receive your hive registration forms from the Department of Agiculture.
Membership is only $10 and includes a subscription to the BeeLine newsletter and support for three meetinga a year with national and local leaders in scientific and practical beekeeping. The state association also watches legislative activities around bees and beekeeping, and represents beekeepers to the Maryland Farm Board.
You can download your membership form from this website, and soon you will be able to pay dues, update member information, and donagte to the Apiary Inspection Fund online! [more]
MSBA Meetings
The Winter 2012 Meeting of the MSBA is scheduled for February 18th at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, MD.
MSBA's Spring 2012 meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 9th at the University of Maryland/College Park Plant Sciences Building, hosted once again by the UMD Entomology Department.
Our meetings take place every year in February, June, and November. [details]
Of Course You Have Questions!
Beekeepers are used to getting lots of questions, and we are happy to respond to yours.
Please check out our FAQ to learn how to join, where to learn, and many more things about the world of honeybees and beekeeping. [more]
MSBA License Plates
The Maryland State Beekeepers Association has its own license plate! If you join us, you can apply for the license plate! You also can choose which plate number you want from among those available. [more]
February 18, 2012 Meeting to Feature Dr. Dennis vanEngelsdorp
Join us at the Howard County Fairgrounds for the most popular meeting of the year! Dr. Dennis vanEngelsdorp has recently joined UMD and would like to connect with Maryland beekeepers. [more]
Local Clubs
There are beekeepers all over Maryland, whether you are in a rural, suburban, or urban setting. [more]
MD Honey Standard
The Legislature wants to protect Maryland honey producers and our customers. Take a look at MSBA's input to the standard, thanks to our members! [more]
About MSBA
The Maryland State Beekeepers Association celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2008, providing educational resources to beekeepers, the public, and local leaders. More than 600 members strong, we look after thousands of hives in cities, towns, and rural areas around the state. [more]