Beekeeping in Vermont...

2019 Vermont Farm Show Honey Products

Contest Winners

Congratulations to VBA Recording Secretary Fred Putnam, Jr. for receiving 'Best of Show' ribbons at the Vermont Farm Show last week!

And congratulations to the following for winning in their class:

Class 120 Comb Honey – Jeremey Grenon

Class 121 Extracted Light Honey – Anne Bowers

Class 122 Extracted Amber Honey – Fred Putnam

Class 123 Extracted Dark Honey – Darci Benoit

Class 124 Chunk Honey – Jeff Battaglini

Class 125 Creamed Honey – James Key

Class 126 Opaque jar (flavor) – Matt Calahan

Class 127 Honey Cookery – 1st Place - Anne Bowers; 2nd Place - Janet McKenzie

VBA at the Vermont Farm Show

Thanks to all who helped make an excellent VBA WInter Meeting yesterday.

Encourage your friends and family to visit the VBA booth at the farm show and say hello! Extra Kudos to VBA Member Cheryl Dorschner (see pic) for getting the booth organized.

Can we ask your help? VBA is looking for Moderators for the VBA's social network pages and website. If you are interested, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. (VBA members only please!)

Watch for a full write up and meeting minutes shortly. Pics will be available soon on our new Instagram page.

Announcing the 2019 Honey Contest

Beekeeper Basics at CVU

Have you thought about keeping bees? This is the opportunity to learn more about these vital and fascinating creatures providing so much of our food.  The instructors have over 50 years of experience among them.  The three sessions will enlighten, and maybe inspire, you to start a few hives of your own or learn more about your bee passion.  Plenty of question-and-answer time and all the info needed to start your own operation. Visit the CVUHS website and search for Beekeeping!

Instructor:  Vermont Beekeepers Association's Bill Mares & Kate Blofson   Fee: $45  Limit:  30