2024 Schedule of Events


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2024 Membership Dues
HIBA membership renews annually each January 1st. Both returning and new members can pay online from the membership page.

February 9, 2024 6:30pm
Hives to Heroes
Guest Speaker – Sheri Benson, IL Hives to Heroes Representative

Peoria County Farm Bureau
1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604

March 8, 2024 6:30pm
Analysis of Frames/Deadouts/Splits
Guest Speaker – Jim Wellwood, Illinois Apiary Inspector

Peoria County Farm Bureau
1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604

April 12, 2024 6:30pm
Package Installs and TBD
Guest Speaker – TBD

Peoria County Farm Bureau
1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604

May 10, 2024 6:30pm
Mite Check/Beetles/Hive Inspections
Guest Speaker – TBD

Peoria County Farm Bureau
1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604

June 8, 2024, 8:30am – 1:30pm
Field Day – Wildlife Prairie Park
Guest Speaker – TBD
Hive openings with Apiary Managers Rollyn Aberle and Steve Schmidt
Raffle and door prizes available

3826 N Taylor Rd;Hanna City, IL;61536

August 9, 2024 6:30pm
Hive Treatment
Guest Speaker – Luke Harvey

Peoria County Farm Bureau
1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604

September 13, 2024 6:30pm
Hive Winterization and Feeding
Guest Speaker – TBD

Peoria County Farm Bureau
1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604

October 11, 2024 6:30pm
Fall Banquet/Potluck, Honey Contest, Elections

Peoria County Farm Bureau
1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604