Southern Tier Beekeepers Association

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Bob Muller is the owner/operator of Sun Mountain Apiary and Honey Store in Delanson, NY (Schoharie County). Sun Mountain Apiary is a NYS Grown and Certified Honey Producer and a NYS inspected apiary.The apiary and store host multiple events throughout the year as well as offering “in-hive tours”...

06/16/2026

Remains of Indian climber who perished during 1996 expedition lies in mountain’s ‘death zone’ above 8,000m

06/16/2026

The CSBA + AHPA 2026 Joint Convention is bringing together some of the most respected voices in beekeeping, and we're excited to welcome Maggie Gill, founder of PHIRA-Science and an internationally recognized expert on honey bee health and Tropilaelaps mites.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of Tropilaelaps biology, detection, management strategies, and what North American beekeepers can learn from regions on the front lines of this emerging threat. With more than 20 years of beekeeping experience and a career dedicated to bridging the gap between research and practical application, Maggie's work is helping shape global preparedness for one of the most significant threats to honey bee health.

📍 Peppermill Resort Spa Casino | Reno, Nevada
📅 November 16-19, 2026

More convention details, session information, and the full schedule will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

06/15/2026

STBA had a display table at the Pollinator Event on Saturday 13th. The event was held by Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Master Gardener Club at the Cutler Garden and Taste of NY building. We had a wonderful live honeybee display and various bee related arts and crafts to entertain the young at heart! Thank you to Sana Losee, Bob Talkiewicz, Marianne Lown, and Julie Henry for helping to man the exhibit. Thank you to the Master Garden club for help during setup!

Ken Lord

06/06/2026

Attention! Here is the official Pollinator Event Poster from Cornell Cooperative Extension! Hoping for a great turnout! Look for the STBA Table!

Ken Lord

06/05/2026

National Pollinator Week is almost here, and we're kicking it off in style. Join CCE Broome County Educators, Master Gardeners, and the Broome Pollinator Pathway group on Saturday, June 13 from 12-4 PM at Cutler Botanic Garden for an afternoon dedicated to the bees, butterflies, and beneficial bugs that keep our ecosystems humming.

Take a guided garden tour with CCE Nature Educator Colleen Wolpert, learn how to attract "good bugs" to your yard, and discover why native plants matter for everything from farms to small urban gardens. Local pollinator-friendly organizations will be tabling all afternoon, and kids can enjoy games, stories, crafts, and a scavenger hunt.

Free admission, with preregistration required for tours and presentations: https://loom.ly/NnBhByc

06/05/2026

Attention ..... The Southern Tier Beekeepers Association has been invited to table at a Pollinator Event being held on Saturday June 13th, 1:00 to 4:00PM at the CCE building and Cutler Gardens on Upper Front Street, Binghamton. The event is being hosted by the Master Gardeners Association Pollinator Pathways Committee. There will be speakers and displays of a variety of pollinators including many children's activities! Our club will have a live honeybee display along with beekeeping equipment, tools, temporary tattoos, coloring books and word search puzzles. More information can be obtained on the Broome County Cornell Cooperative Extension website. Hope to see you there! Ken Lord

06/05/2026

Here are a couple pictures from the Cortland Ag Extravaganza!

Ken Lord