Georgia Beekeepers Association Fall Conference & Honey Show 2025

When: September 11 - 13, 2025
Where: Lanier Technical College, Gainsville, Georgia

If you are new to beekeeping or a seasoned beekeeper, you will want to attend the Georgia Beekeepers Assocation Fall Conference. Please check out their website for details, events and the program. If you are planning on taking the UGA Master Beekeeper Certified, Journeyman or Master exam you will need to register for the conference.

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Scientists identify high viral loads, mite resistance as key factors in recent honey bee losses
Earlier this year, commercial beekeepers across the U.S. faced unprecedented winter colony losses, with some reporting over 60% of hives perishing — more than double the typical overwintering loss rates. Hobbyists and sideliners — those who keep bees as a secondary source of income — also saw catastrophic declines, with total economic impacts to beekeepers estimated at over $600 million. Now, scientists are linking the losses to high viral loads and mite resistance as they work to develop solutions to protect the industry moving forward.
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