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Register Today for the ABF Annual Convention!
2010 North American Beekeeping Conference & Tradeshow
Online registration is now open for the annual ABF convention, the North American Beekeeping Conference & Tradeshow, January 12-16, 2010, in Orlando, Florida. This joint conference with the Canadian Honey Council and several other organizations will offer something for everyone, from the new hobbyist to the seasoned professional.
Call for Entries for the 2010 American Honey Show
Artistic Candles Added to Honey Show; Gift Basket Theme "Bee My Valentine"
The American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) invites you to enter the 2010 American Honey Show, which will be held during the 2010 ABF annual conference in Orlando. This is a prime opportunity to showcase your bees' abilities to produce the purest honey, the best wax and the most goodies.
ARS to Get $1.5 for New CCD Research
New Money to Augment Permanent Funding for Research
The FY2010 Agricultural Appropriations Bill that is awaiting the President's signature includes $1.5 million in new funding for "research related to colony collapse disorder" to be expended on salaries and other expenses for USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
National Honey Bee Advisory Board Goes to Washington
Group Makes Useful Contacts During Visit
The newly formed National Honey Bee Advisory Board (NHBAB) represents jointly the ABF and the AHPA. The group recently had pleasure of touring the White House bee hive as guests of Charlie Brandts (White House staff carpenter and beekeeper) during its trip to Washington, D.C., on June 2, 2009.
USDA News & Notes
USDA Announces Implementation of Livestock Disaster Assistance Programs
Producers May Now Sign Up to Participate in These Programs
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that producers may begin applying for benefits under the provisions of the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) and the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP). These permanent disaster programs, authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill, replace previous ad-hoc disaster assistance programs and are funded through the Agricultural Disaster Relief Trust Fund.
FDA Promises(?) Action on Honey Standard of Identity
Senators Send Letter to FDA
We have some good news on our continuing effort to get FDA to adopt a Standard of Identity for Honey. A Standard of Identity petition from the American honey industry has been awaiting action by FDA for over three years. Bob Casey (D-PA) lead an effort in June 2009 to get all senators to sign on to a letter to FDA .
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