Welcome to MSBA
MSBA is a non-profit membership organization of beekeepers in Maine, dedicated to education, using best practices and honey bee health. Affiliated with local chapters throughout the state, MSBA also works with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to promote the honey bee, products of the hive and initiatives to support beekeepers.
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Maine’s 2026 Fat Queen Bee Photo Contest
Winner: Kevin McDonnell’s
“Big Booty, Big Booty”
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Upcoming Events
November 17, 2026 – 7 pm
Jennifer Lund, Maine State Apiarist
“How to Necropsy a Dead Honey Bee Colony”
Finding a dead colony in the spring (or any time of year) is difficult. It is always important to figure out what caused the death, so we don’t repeat our mistakes and determine if the equipment is safe to use for future bees. This talk walks through a series of questions that help beekeepers figure out why a colony died..
Oct 19
7:00 pm
Jen & Brittney
Monthly Apiary Chat
Apiary Chats are not recorded so, as Jen says, ‘BEE there or BEE square.’