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THE OKLAHOMA STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

THE OSBA IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE OFFER OF A $1000 SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
OPENING THE BUTTON BELOW (OSBA 2026 SCHOLARSHIP) WILL TAKE YOU TO A DOCUMENT ABOUT RULES FOR APPLYING.

OSBA 2026 SCHOLARSHIP

THE DOORS OPEN AT 8 AM FOR REGISTRATION, COFFEE AND DONUTS.
THE MEETING STARTS AT 9 AND WE'LL BREAK FOR ON OUR OWN LUNCH @ 12.
WE'LL RESUME AT 1 TO CONTINUE TO VISIT WITH VENDORS, OUR SPEAKER AND PROJECTS IN PROCESS.
IF YOU CAN BRING A BEE RELATED ITEM FOR A DOOR PRIZE DRAWING. ALSO, WE'LL HAVE AN AUCTION TO HELP RAISE SOME FUNDS TO PAY EXPENSES.
HOPE TO SEE ALL OUR OLD FRIEND AND NEW!

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA BEEKEEPERS ASSOC AAP/CLASS ENROLLMENT

Below you will see a button to print a class enrollment / application form for beginners class.

Jan 17 & 24 1st set of classes

March 21st and 28th second classes

COBA BEGINNERS CLASS

Beekeeping Tips

learn the basics
start with 2 hives
chose a good hive location
order bees early
perform needed hive inspections
make beekeeping friends

We need more pictures of your 2026 bee experiences!!
Displaying pictures provided by our people was a great success at the state fair.
We are asking that you send us some more and we'll show the public in our information booth at the 2026 state fair again.
Please send them to the following address:
PRESIDENT@SOONERBEES.ORG

Online Membership Renewal and New Member Sign Up

Online dues payment is back! New Members or Members who wish to re-up can use a Credit card or send a check. To do so, simply click on the New Member Sign Up tab at top of page, fill in your information (a one time process), and choose your payment option.

OKLAHOMA APIARY ACT

The ODAFF has changed links we have used to register our bees on a yearly bases. Below are two buttons to the ODAFF links.
The mail-in form is to be used when checks are used and mailed in.
The online link allows payments online for voluntary and commercial beekeepers.

Voluntary registration is just that. Please refer to the APAIRY ACT for further information.

MAIL-IN ODAFF BEE REGISTRATION PRINTABLE FORM

ON-LINE ODAFF BEE REGISTRATION FORM/NEW AND RENEWAL

Swarm Catchers Listing

If you spot a swarm or need a beehive removed the OSBA maintains a statewide listing of beekeepers who relocate beehives. Click Swarm Catcher Listing

Join Us

If your interested in beekeeping, we would love to have you become a member. Dues are only $20 for Individual and $25 for Family memberships for a calendar year.

SWARM IN MAY WORTH A LOAD OF HAY
SWARM IN JUNE WORTH A SILVER SPOON
SWARM IN JULY NOT WORTH A FLY

Visit the American Beekeepers Federation site to consider joining a national organization to support bees and beekeeping.

AMERICAN BEE FEDERATION