Ross Conrad

Ross Conrad learned his craft from the late Charles Mraz, world-renowned beekeeper and founder of Champlain Valley Apiaries in Vermont. Former president of the Vermont Beekeepers Association, Conrad is a regular contributor to Bee Culture - The Magazine of American Beekeeping. Ross has led bee related presentations and taught organic beekeeping workshops and classes throughout North America for many years. His small beekeeping business, Dancing Bee Gardens, supplies friends, neighbors, and local stores with honey and candles among other bee related products, and provides bees for Vermont apple pollination in spring.

    Ross's Upcoming Events

    • Ross Conrad at Georgia Beekeepers Association Meeting
      Location TBA, Columbus GA
      September 17, 2010, 8:00 am

      Ross Conrad will give a workshop at the Georgia Beekeepers Association Meeting taking place September 17th and 18th, 2010 in Columbus, GA. Visit the link above for more information.

    • Ross Conrad at Common Ground Fair
      Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association Headquarters, Unity ME
      September 24, 2010, 8:00 am

      Ross Conrad will give a workshop on Organic Beekeeping at the Common Ground Country Fair in Unity, Maine on September 24th & 25th. Visit the fair's website to learn more.

    • Ross Conrad at Colony Collapse Disorder and Organic Solutions
      , New Marlboro MA
      September 28, 2010, 7:00 pm

      Ross Conrad will give a Honey Bee presentation in New Marlboro, MA on September 28.

    • Ross Conrad at Eastern States Exposition (The Big E)
      The Big E, 1305 Memorial Avenue, Springfield MA 01089
      September 29, 2010, 9:00 am

      Ross Conrad will sign copies of his book and have a honey booth at the Eastern States Exposition (The Big E) in Springfield, MA September 29th-October 3rd. Visit the link above for more information.

    • Ross Conrad at New England Healer's Symposium
      , Johnson VT
      October 3, 2010, 9:00 am

      Ross Conrad will host a three hour workshop at this year's New England Healer's Symposium in Johnson, Vermont.

    • Ross Conrad at NOFA-NY
      , Saratoga Springs NY
      January 21, 2011, 8:00 am

      Ross Conrad will host an Urban Beekeeping Workshop at the NOFA-NY Conference on January 21. His workshop will cover the following: Special requirements and management techniques for successful urban beekeeping will be covered including: public relations, sitelocation, equipment needs, and swarm control.

    Ross's Books

    Natural Beekeeping

    Organic Approaches to Modern Apiculture

    Long-term organic solutions for healthy beehives.

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