A new item that should be on our radar includes HB-2478, a bill that would increase bee forage which got a unanimous recommendation in the House Agriculture committee and is in the House Rules committee. This bill would create a pilot program that would replace noxious weeds with viable forage for bees and other pollinators. (more…)
These are some links that the association regards as useful. Washington State Department of Agriculture Washington State Beekeepers Association BeeInformed Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation Home Depot Eco Options Beekeeping Naturally, Michael Bush Natural Resources Conservation Service – Insects and Pollinators Eastside Urban Farm and Garden Center Bee Friendlier by Cascadian Farm Orga Creating Pollinator Gardens (Thanks (more…)
In the latest Beeline you will note that it is membership renewal time! See Duane at the next meeting to renew. OBA Membership Form (PDF)