British Columbia Bee Breeders’ Association

Welcome!

The British Columbia Bee Breeders’Association (BCBBA) was formed in 1987 as a division of the British Columbia Honey Producers’Association (BCHPA).Our intention is to encourage the local production of quality queens, nucs and packages through the highest production standards,supported by the free exchange of information and continuing education. 

 Duncan Assessment Yard Spring Workshops

More dates may be added for the Lower Mainland

Workshop One – Saturday, May 12, 2012
“Field Assessment for Choosing Breeders”
This field day will provide beekeepers with detailed techniques for scoring and comparing hives for production and varroa resistance traits. This is an advanced course. Beekeepers who wish to improve their stock through raising their own queens will benefit from this workshop. Maximum 12 participants.
Cost:   $35 for BCHPA members / $85 for non-members (membership is $40 for up to 20 hives)

 Workshop Two – Saturday May 26, 2012
“Making Spring Splits – Nuc production”
This field day is a hands on workshop to teach beekeepers how to divide their hives into nucleus colonies. This is a basic level course and appropriate for all beekeepers. Limit of 12 participants.
Cost:   $15 for BCHPA members / $30 for non-members

 Location: DuncanAssessment Yard, 4820 Wilson Road
Start Time: 11:00am – Bring your own lunch
Registration Contact: Brenda Jager – treasurer@BCBeeBreeders.ca – Cell: 250-755-5834