At our July meeting, MABA will welcome Dr. Cameron Jack, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida. He will be speaking on the topic of “Educating the Next Generation of Beekeepers.” Cameron has been interested in beekeeping since his youth and now teaches several courses related to honey bees and apiculture at the University of Florida. Cameron has responsibilities in instruction and research related to honey bees. His goal is to create an educational program that prepares students for the many challenges associated with beekeeping and to train those interested in entering the beekeeping workforce. Cameron’s research is focused on surveying the beekeeping industry by providing practical solutions to beekeepers.
Our July meeting will begin at 6:30 pm with a mentoring session led by MABA Treasurer Claressa Lucas, who will be discussing “Dealing With The Dearth.”
Our monthly meetings are held at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church (3180 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30305) inside third-floor classroom C302 on the 2nd Monday of each month, except September and December when we hold our annual fall honey show/pot luck and holiday party respectively. On arrival, check-in at the welcome table to be entered into our monthly door prize drawing. Enjoy snacks and fellowship in the back of the room. Membership is not required. Everyone interested in honey bees is welcome!