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Announcements
BONS Swag Available
The wait is over and the time is here! BONS swag has been freshly updated, quality checked, and it’s ready to be ordered from one of our own members!
Follow the link below to order your 2024 BONS apparel. When you arrive at the shop, you will see four listings for BONS apparel, including:
- Lighter color shirts & sweatshirts with a black design
- Darker color shirts & sweatshirts with a white design
Utilizing this shop will allow you to order as much swag as you’d like, and your items will be shipped to the address you choose. When we ordered samples, the entire production & delivery process took about a week total
Order your BONS apparel hereWoodenware Still Available
We still have some hive sets available – order now
Newly Elected Officers for 2024-2025
- President: Tim Riggleman (re-elected)
- Vice President: Denise Vowell
Secretary: Sarah Jeffries (re-elected)
Treasurer: Pam Wunderlich
When and Where We Meet:
- Location: BONS Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Blandy Experimental Farm Library, 400 Blandy Farm Ln, Boyce, VA 22620.
- Time: We gather at 6:30pm with presentation at 7:00pm
- Next meeting date: October 10th, 2024
- Topic: Use of Beeswax with Candy Jackson
Quick Links:
Virginia Department of Agriculuture
State Resources & Links
VA HONEYBEE CYCLE
Monthly checklist for beekeepers
Who We Are
BONS is a group of beekeepers in the northwestern corner of Virginia who are dedicated to increasing public awareness about beekeeping and the valuable role of honey bees in nature and agriculture. We promote the art and science of beekeeping.
Our Mission
- To assist in educating the public about honey bees and beekeeping
- To assist in beekeeper education and support
- To promote members sale of hive products