Topic: Beyond Beekeeping 101

Guest Speaker:Tim Wilbanks

“Beyond Beekeeping 101” Tim Wilbanks – Heritage Honeybee.  Tim is the owner of Heritage Honeybee and a fifth-generation beekeeper. He grew up in Claxton, Georgia, working in his family’s commercial package and queen rearing business, The Wilbanks Apiaries, Inc. He has a first-hand understanding of the time, effort, and dedication that goes into raising quality queens and producing healthy bees for all beekeepers, from hobbyists to commercial levels.  He is a past board member of the American Beekeeping Federation, and he currently serves as a District Chairperson for the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association and as a founding director of the BeeCAUSE Alliance.