The Ohio State University Extension Services and Tri-County Beekeepers' Association of Northeastern Ohio will hold their 28th Annual Beekeeping Workshop on Saturday, March 4, 2006, at The Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC).  OARDC is located on State Route 83 south of US 30 in Wooster, Ohio.  This is the largest one-day workshop in the United States.

Mr. Tony Jadczak, Maine Department of Agriculture is the Keynote Speaker, his topic:  "Beekeeping in Maine - Ohio Lessons."  In addition, smaller group sessions will be held: 1) Cooking with Honey, 2) Backyard Queen Rearing, 3) Small Hive Beetles & Diseases, 4) Good Habits/Bad Habits, 5) Bears & Pests, 6) Mead Making, 7) Bee Gardening, 8) Modern Beekeeping, and other topics.

Along with a great program are the Baking Contest, Door Prizes, and many Vendor Displays.  Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. with the program starting at 9:00 a.m. until 4:45 p.m.  The registration fee for the day is $30.00 per person with hot turkey lunch being offered for $9.25 each or boxed lunch (preregistration only) for $5.50.  For more information contact:  Sherry Ferrell at (330) 263-3684, e-mail:  ferrell.6@osu.edu