The preliminary results from the Bee Informed Partnership (BIP) 2013-2014 winter loss survey show that Indiana was one of the hardest hit states in the nation with an average respondent colony loss rate of 65%.
Yikes! If you are among this group, what can you do? Besides preparing for the upcoming winter, which the Farmer's Almanac
is again predicting to be colder than normal, you might want to hear
about a program established to help beekeepers recover from last year's
winter losses.
At the next Hanover/Madison SIBA meeting, attendees will have the
opportunity to meet Dave Poling, the Executive Director for the
Jefferson County Indiana USDA Farm Service Agency. He will explain the
program entitled 'Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, & Farm-raised Fish'
(ELAP for short) which is part of the 2014 Farm Bill. Learn about
records needed, program benefit eligibility, and upcoming deadlines.
If you didn't experience losses, this meeting can also be important
to you. It is a great opportunity to start discussions about how
farmers and beekeepeers can work together for the betterment of both
industries.
When: September 11, 2014 6:30PM
Where: Geez Beez Apiary 7473 S River Bottom Rd Hanover, IN
Note: If the weather is nice, we meet outside. Bring a chair.
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