WELCOME TO TRI-COUNTY BEEKEEPERS

For beekeepers and bee fans in (and around)

Benton, Sherburne and Stearns County, MN.

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You’re Invited! 🐝

Join Us for Our Next Monthly Beekeepers Meeting!

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Our next meeting is Tuesday, September 1st at 7:00pm, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Clearwater Road in Saint Cloud.  Roger Carstens will demonstrate some equipment he created to make honey extraction and prep easier. We will also discuss the outcome of the Benton County Fair. 

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​​​​​​​​​Whether you’re a seasoned beekeeper or just beginning your journey with the bees, our meetings are a place to learn, share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others who share a passion for supporting healthy hives and pollinators. ​

Come for the knowledge, stay for the camaraderie—we look forward to welcoming you! 🐝💛​​

See you there! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Hot Topics From Last Month's Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

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• Jessica from the U of M Bee Squad demonstrated Varroa mite checks at Sal's bee yard. Be sure to do your mite checks and treat accordingly to reduce mite loads going into winter.​

• It is honey extraction season!  Remember -  TCBA has a honey extractor available for rent to club members.

• Kevin is still selling 8 frame equipment from Paul's bee yards.  There are wax-dipped, insulated double-deep, (4 deep boxes with frames) set ups, including bottom boards and migratory covers, painted supers with drawn and new comb frames, swarm traps and hive stands, (cement blocks with timbers), frame feeders, nuc boxes and more.  Reach out for more info.

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Upcoming Events​​

*  Our next meeting is Tuesday, September 1st at 7:00pm, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Clearwater Road in Saint Cloud.