At the August meeting, VSBA President Kristine Smith focuses on Reducing Winter Losses

Don’t let the August heat lull you into thinking your bees are ready for what lies ahead.

Winter is coming!

Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

VSBA President Kristine Smith will be our August speaker. Reducing winter loses.

Ivy Creek Foundation Educational Building

1780 Earlysville Road, Charlottesville

What can beekeepers do to fortify their hives with enough stores of honey? How can we protect them against the creeping cold? Winter losses are one of beekeeping’s biggest challenges.

At the August meeting, Kristine Smith focuses on proactive management strategies for stronger overwintering colonies.

Kristine Smith is the president of the Virginia State Beekeeping Association and the owner of Stone Horse Apiary and Apothecary. She provides statewide leadership with a focus on education, outreach, and strengthening the future of beekeeping in Virginia.

To contact Stone Horse Apiary & Apothecary: 

757-517-0781 or stonehorseapiary@gmail.com