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Here we are again. It's extraction time for honey and the season for all we do with it. 

Once again the OSBA is going to be a part of the fair. As last year we are going to have the same categories for exhibits.

1  "FROM THE HIVE"
2 "UN-BEE-LIVABLY SWEET CONTEST" (division 3608) be sure to print out cooking instruction page as well with 
entry
3 "BLACK LABEL" TASTING (division 3609)

The "FROM THE HIVE" DIVISION IS NUMBERED 3605
(queenline or classic jars  are preferred) 
(if you want to enter a full frame of honey an exhibit case will be needed. send an e-mail to the following
president@soonerbees.org and will provide you with one)

You have till August 15th and pre-registration is required. If for some reason you can not make an entry no foul, but registration is needed to show.

The link below will take you to the fair site for registration and review!

https://okstatefair.com/competitions/creative-arts/
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

It's just been set!!!
The fall conference will be OCT 17 at the OKLAHOMAN COUNTY OSU EXTENSION OFFICE.

2500 NE 63RD STREET
OKC

We have some special speakers concerning their research being conducted locally in OKLAHOMA with bees.

MORE TO COME VERY SOON. 

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