News & Updates

Bee Biosecurity Workshop - ONLINE

July 28, 2021

Hosted by OSCIA through CAP (Canadian Agricultural Partnership) funding, beekeepers are invited to attend this free Bee Biosecurity Workshop to lea

Winter Hive Wrap Orders - Posted

July 26, 2021
The Wellington County Beekeepers’ Association is generously coordinating the winter wrap program, with proceeds supporting the OBA Tech-Transfer

Essential Practices for Beekeepers in Ontario

July 20, 2021
A comprehensive resource for beekeepers, and developed in partnership with OMAFRA and the OBA, with input from the University of Guelph Honey Bee

OBA & CAPA Winterloss Reports

July 12, 2021

 

Ontario increases provincial support under AgriStability

June 28, 2021
The Government of Ontario has moved ahead with increasing the compensation rate for AgriStability from 70 to 80 per cent on the provincial portio

Canadian Best Management Practices for Honey Bee Health

June 16, 2021
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the honey bee industry are developed by different levels and divisions of government, various organizations,

Governments Providing Additional Supports for Ontario Beekeepers

June 3, 2021
 
The Governments of Canada and Ontario are launching a new targeted beekeeper intake to support and strengthen the health of managed h

New TTP Lead!

May 25, 2021
The Ontario Beekeepers’ Association (OBA) would like to welcome Colette Mesher to the OBA Tech-Transfer Program (TTP).

2020/21 Winterloss Survey - OBA

May 21, 2021

Every year we like to see how well the bees did over the winter. Please take part in our basic winterloss survey.

2021 Spring Meeting

March 23, 2021
 
Only a few days left until Day 1 of the Spring Meeting.
 
The Spring 2021 Conference will take place 
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OBA Online Silent Auction

November 26, 2020

Every year at the Annual General Meeting, a silent auction is held to raise money for the OBA Tech-Transfer Program.

OBA Annual General Meeting 2020

November 12, 2020

The OBA Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st.

Congratulations to all Royal Fair Winners!

November 10, 2020

Check out the winners at the 2020 Virtual Royal Winter Fair.

CAPA Winterloss Report for 2019/2020

September 14, 2020

The Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists conducts an annual survey of Canadian be

Small Hive Beetle Confirmed in Ottawa Region

June 26, 2020

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs recently confirmed a new Small Hive Beetle positive yard in the City of Ottawa area fro