Read more about the article 2025 MABA Honey Show Rules
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2025 MABA Honey Show Rules

Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association Honey Show Rules, 2025 (Word doc) Best in Show is Awarded $250, then in each category 1st Place is Awarded $100, Second Place is awarded $50 and Third Place is awarded $20, in addition to Ribbons and Prize Cards (Black Jar and Novice classes are only awarded 1st Place Ribbons, Prize Cards and $100). General Rules of the Honey Show: The honey show is open to any current MABA member who is attending the Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association Potluck Social who wishes to enter one or more classes. MABA members serving as show judges, secretaries and…

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Beekeeper of the Year

The MABA Beekeeper of the Year is someone who has not only demonstrated and promoted good beekeeping, but who also has served the Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association as an outstanding volunteer.Any member is eligible except the club's executive officers who evaluate the submissions.Traditionally, past recipients are not awarded the honor a second time.This year MABA congratulates Dave Marshall, who was honored as MABA’s 2024 Beekeeper of the Year during September’s annual Honey Show / Auction and Potluck Dinner. Dave (shown left, accepting his award from MABA President Peter Helfrich, right) is an exceptional beekeeper, mentor, and club swarm commander.Dave provides…

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Hive Inspections

MABA's Hive Inspection program is a great way to learn tips and tricks from some of our most experienced members, and gain confidence in your beekeeping skills.How to sign up for a hive inspectionLook at the list of available dates in the chart below and pick a date when you would like to join an inspection.Click on the link to register.If you need any help in signing up for an inspection or if you have any questions, please contact Peter Helfrich, the hive inspection program director at president@metroatlantabeekeepers.org Upcoming Hive InspectionsGeneral Information and RulesCost - MABA members may participate in hive inspections…

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Read more about the article Buy Local Honey & Hive Products / Services
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Buy Local Honey & Hive Products / Services

The following is a list of Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Club members that sell honey as well as other products of the hive. We do hope you will patronize our members who have worked hard to produce these products from their bees.If you are a MABA member and you wish to have your honey bee products listed here, please fill out this form. There is no extra charge for this membership benefit.

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Read more about the article Honey Contests
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Honey Contests

Beekeepers like to compete with each other with their honey and other hive products. At MABA these products are assessed by judges with internationally recognized qualifications and cash prizes are awarded.Current MABA members are welcome to participate in our annual Honey Show, which takes place during our Potluck Social in September. Best in Show is Awarded $250, then in each category 1st Place is Awarded $100, Second Place is awarded $50 and Third Place is awarded $25, in addition to Ribbons and Prize Cards (Black Jar and Novice classes are only awarded 1st Place Ribbons, Prize Cards and $100). General…

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Read more about the article Extraction Equipment Rentals
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Extraction Equipment Rentals

Everything you need to extract honey from frames The club currently has two sets of extraction equipment that can be rented by members for $10/day with a $20 deposit.The sets are positioned in midtown and GA400 North Fulton county.Approximate Equipment ChecklistStainless steel hand crank extractor, 2-frame, with screen, holding tank, and stand. It can hold 4 shallow frames.5 gallon bucket with honey gate and lidTwo nylon sieves, one course, one fineUncapping Knife (heated) In BoxCapping ScratcherNesting uncapping and straining tanks with Wooden Cross BarMembers renting the equipment will need to provide their own food-grade honey pails - ideally with a honey…

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Read more about the article Want to be a Swarm Chaser in 2026?
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Want to be a Swarm Chaser in 2026?

MABA members can simply request to be added to the club's swarm list. You will indicate how high you are willing to climb to retrieve a swarm and where you live. The swarm list manager will make the call based on queue order, location, and preferences.Swarm calls come in at all hours. If you are on the swarm list, you may be called at any time.Being on the swarm list does not guarantee that you will receive a call - swarm seasons can vary greatly.Those on the MABA swarm list must be current members, have the equipment necessary to retrieve a swarm…

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