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Title: Newcomer in west central Indiana
Post by: Randy Nichols on February 09, 2013, 03:11:56 pm


   Just checking in. I am just starting out this year. I have assembled two 8 frame hives and ordered my package bees and also most of the common meds to start out with. Have read several books some old some new and also have been following forums and such. Still lots to learn and do.
  Randy.
Title: Re: Newcomer in west central Indiana
Post by: hardwood on February 09, 2013, 03:14:10 pm
Welcome Randy!

Scott
Title: Re: Newcomer in west central Indiana
Post by: AllenF on February 09, 2013, 04:30:14 pm
Welcome to the forum. 
Title: Re: Newcomer in west central Indiana
Post by: tefer2 on February 09, 2013, 10:21:15 pm
Welcome to the forum Randy.
Title: Re: Newcomer in west central Indiana
Post by: Joe D on February 09, 2013, 11:20:46 pm
Welcome to the forum, Randy.  You may also want to check about a local bee club.  Good luck



Joe
Title: Re: Newcomer in west central Indiana
Post by: Rurification on February 10, 2013, 09:17:37 am
Welcome!   Let us know where you're from.    I'm located in Greene County near Solsberry.   [25 miles SW of Bloomington.  Ish.]   
Title: Re: Newcomer in west central Indiana
Post by: indypartridge on February 11, 2013, 07:49:27 am
Hello and Welcome!

I'll second the recommendation to get involved with a local club. Clubs are great places to find mentors and get connected to nearby beekeepers. There are a lot of great beekeepers in the West Central club - here's  a list of clubs and contact info:
http://www.in.gov/dnr/entomolo/files/ep-beekeeper_assoc.pdf (http://www.in.gov/dnr/entomolo/files/ep-beekeeper_assoc.pdf)

Also, the State Beekeepers meet at Purdue every summer for a field day in the Purdue bee yards. We'll be meeting on June 22nd this year. No info on the website yet since we just had our spring meeting this past weekend, but check back from time to time (we have a complete website overhaul coming soon):
http://www.hoosierbuzz.com/ (http://www.hoosierbuzz.com/)
Title: Re: Newcomer in west central Indiana
Post by: BeeMaster2 on February 12, 2013, 06:36:16 am
Welcome to the forum Randy.