KQBBA Secretary Jen Stephenson McLamb is coordinating a virtual conversation with Kamon Reynolds on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. (ET).
This event is KQBBA members-only. Members will receive information from Jen on how to join the virtual discussion. If you would like to become a member, please contact Micka Ueland, Treasurer, at this address: mpueland@yahoo.com
Dr. Tom Webster and Dr. Tammy Horn Potter will be hosting a fall session at the Kentucky State University Farm on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. (ET). The topic is selection for queen breeding for 2026 season, and we will be demonstrating the Optera “hygienic behavior” testing kit on KSU hives. Please RSVP to tamara.potter@kysu.edu, by Oct. 7 and plan on bringing your own bee jacket and veil. This is a “rain or shine” event since the Benson building has also been reserved.
This event is KQBBA members-only. If you would like to become a member, please contact Micka Ueland, Treasurer, at this address: mpueland@yahoo.com
If you are not a member of KQBBA or can’t attend, instructional videos about this product can be found at this link: https://opterabees.com/ubeeo-testing-resources/ubeeo-instructional-videos/
KSBA Monthly Board Meeting
Monday, October20, 2025 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vnj-ipiv-tmh
Or dial: (US) +1 304-729-4306 PIN: 371 878 402#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/vnj-ipiv-tmh?pin=4758963219030
Monthly zoom meeting hosted by State Apiarist, Dr. Amanda Skidmore from Kentucky Department of Agriculture. The meeting is for any interested in learning more about beekeeping in Kentucky. The meeting will be recorded for anyone who cannot attend live. If you would like to participate, please fill out the google form linked here and you will add you to my email list where you will be able to sign up for the meetings!
Date/Time: 4th Tuesdays from 12PM EST/11AM CT
Signup for the email list to receive Zoom invitations: https://forms.gle/a1unyeFjXfoveiPP7
Monday, December 15, 2025 7:00 – 8:00pm
Date/Time: 3rd Tuesday this month from 12PM EST/11AM CT
Membership: Phillip Patterson
Certified Honey: R. Scott Moore
Website: Julie Steber
Beelines: Theresa Martin
President: Tim Sheehan