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SUMMARY:WAS Annual Conference - Boise\, Idaho
DESCRIPTION:Plan to join us in Boise this August to meet and mingle with so
 me of the most influential and knowledgeable beekeepers in the country. Ex
 pect some fun! We’ll convene the 41st Annual Western Apicultural Society
  (WAS) Conference on Friday\, August 3\, at the brand-new\, eclectic\, and
  undeniably unique Jack’s Urban Meeting Place (JUMP)\, a venue that trul
 y offers something for everyone.\n\nJennifer Berry and Randy Oliver will o
 pen with updates on current research projects. Dr. Dewey Caron will presen
 t on “Varroa\, Forage\, Pesticides - HBHC Resources for WAS." The “Two
  Jerrys of Beekeeping” will tell us about Bayer/Monsanto’s current eff
 orts to improve beekeeping (Jerry Hayes) and provide a personal perspectiv
 e addressing the role of technology in beekeeping’s past and future (Jer
 ry Bromenshenk). Sarah Red-Laird will lead a Next Gen session under the mo
 niker\, “The Future of Beekeeping is Ours!” and also present on “Edu
 cation Programs\, Research Projects\, and University Collaboration on the 
 Advancement of Saving Bees.” Melinda Jean Stafford will share insights f
 or increasing success in young apiarists.\n\nOn Saturday\, August 4\, Jenn
 ifer and Randy will invite a handful of young beekeepers to join them on t
 he outdoor JUMP patio\, complete with pop-up apiary. The entire inspection
  will be visible to the rest of us through ceiling-to-floor windows as wel
 l as heard by way of Jennifer and Randy’s wireless mics. Dr. Jamie Stran
 ge will share the state of the art on bumble bee biology and practical asp
 ects of bumble bee culture. Dr. Ramesh Sagili will provide information on 
 honey bee nutrition and an update on his activities with the Bee Informed 
 Partnership. And Ellen Topitzhofer will recount results from years of obse
 rvations as a member of the Pacific Northwest Tech Transfer Team. Dr. Ron 
 Bitner will present on “Bee-Friendly Farming: Ground Cover for Native Be
 es.” In the evening\, we’ll be able to observe the practical applicati
 on of his knowledge at Bitner Vineyards\, the location of our annual banqu
 et.\n\nWe will conclude Sunday morning\, August 5\, with a panel discussio
 n focusing on various master beekeeper programs available throughout the c
 ountry. Panelists will describe their respective programs in the context o
 f ability to provide positive community outreach as well as insight into h
 ow to develop a successful program.\n\nThe WAS Conference is open to all. 
 Come to Boise August 3–5\, learn about recent advances in beekeeping\, a
 nd enjoy the wonderful summer climate in one of America’s most livable c
 ities. For updates\, visit: www.westernapiculturalsociety.org.\n\n&nbsp\;\
 n\nWAS Up! Boise 2018!
LOCATION:Jacks Urban Meeting Place\, 1000 W Myrtle St\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\
 , United States
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