Indiana Beekeepers Association to hold bee school

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February 4, 2010

Anonymous The Rushville Republican Thu Feb 04, 2010, 10:06 AM EST

Indiana Beekeepers Association will hold its Indiana Bee School VIII Feb. 27 at Southport Christian Church, 7525 McFarland Boulevard, Indianapolis.

Kirk Webster, well known beekeeper from Vermont and David Tarpy, an associate professor and extension apiculturist from North Carolina State University will be the speakers. There will be four breakout sessions with five different topics each. Also included will be prizes, vendor displays and more.

On site registration starts at 8 a.m. (EST) with program starting promptly at 9 a.m. and concluding at 3:30 p.m. Registration fee is $30 per person or $40 family, lunch included. To guarantee a spot, registration form must be received by Feb. 19.

For information contact Steve Doty at 317-485-5593 or jsdoty@indy.net or http://indianabeekeeper.goshen.edu.

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