The Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers’ Association hosted its annual Bee FunDay event on Saturday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
Pollinator pals at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels got to learn more about beekeeping.
Nearby at the fairgrounds, native plants sold quickly at the Douglas County Master Gardeners’ annual sale. Many of the plants sold are intended to support pollinators such as bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
NEKBA has been advocating for the Kansas Legislature to pass House Bill 2720, which would permit “beekeepers who meet certain requirements to sell packaged honey and honeycombs without holding a food establishment or food processing plant license under the Kansas food, drug and cosmetic act,” according to the Legislature’s website.
Rep. Rebecca Schmoe, an Ottawa Republican, introduced the bill. The bill died in committee during the most recent session, but NEKBA members plan to lobby again during the next legislative session. Learn more about the bill at this link.
Those interested in learning more about NEKBA and future events can learn more on the association’s website, nekba.org, and join its Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/Nekba. Many of its meetings and events are held in Douglas County.
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