June 15, 2019
Musterfield Farm, North Sutton, NH
10am – 3pm
Come join us for fun, food and bee talk.
Speaker
Chuck Souther, owner of Apple Hill Farm in Concord, NH
Role of IPM in the relationship between orchardist and beekeeper
Workshops
- Alcohol wash for mite testing – Chris Shaw
- Sugar shake for mite testing – TBD
- Nosema microscope testing – Deb Slocum & Dane Pursley
- How to light a smoker – TBD
- Apitherapy – Reyah Carlson
- Queen marking using drones – Alden Marshall
Dare to enter the smoker wars. How long can you keep your smoker lit.
Smoker War Rules
- No wood pellets
- No pre-made plugs, fabric or burlap
- Smoker to be average size, no oversize smokers will be allowed
- No electric or alternative power smoker
- Smokers to be stacked in front of judge
- Last one burning at end is the winner of Smoker Wars.
Who was Beekeeper of the Year in 2018?
Things to bring with you.
- A side dish or dessert with a serving spoon. Don’t forget to put name on dish. So, we can get it back to you.
- chair
- sunscreen and sunglasses
- veil and gloves
Directions
Musterfield Farm, Havery Road, North Sutton, NH
From north or south:
- Interstate 89 to Exit 10 (Sutton)
- Follow signs to Route 114
- Take Route 114 North to center of North Sutton village (1/4 mile)
- Follow signs to Muster Field Farm
