Some of our Favorite Links
Maryland Apiary Laws
- A section of the Maryland laws regarding beekeeping
- MD Dept. of Agriculture Apiary Laws and Regulations
- MD Apiary Inspections
- MD Honeybee Apiary Registration Form
- Frederick County Ordinance. The Frederick County zoning ordinance was amended on April 27, 2012 by the Board of County Commissioners to allow beekeeping on all properties in Frederick County in accordance with provisions of the amended the ordinance.
Beekeeping Best Practices
- George Imirie’s PINK PAGES
- Candy Board Recipe and Information
- MD State Beekeepers Association: Recommended Management Practices
- The Value of Honey Bees in Maryland (brochure)
- MD State Beekeepers Association, Honey Show Information
- NASA Plant Blooming Chart
- Varroa Control Guide
- Tools for Varroa Management
- The Importance of Bees (good overall review)
Organizations
- Maryland State Beekeepers Association
- Carroll County Beekeepers Association
- Howard County Beekeepers Association
- Montgomery County Beekeepers Association
- Central Maryland Beekeepers Association
- American Bee Federation (Acts on behalf for the bee industry)
- National Honey Board
- Pollinator Partnership
Research and Science
- International Bee Research Association
- Honey Bee Disease Diagnostic Guide (USDA)
- Historic Beekeeping Texts
General Information
- Bush Farms “The Practical Beekeeper”
- Long Lane Honey Bee Farm “Basic Beekeeping” Blog
- Beekeeping 101
- Beesource: articles, plans, beekeeping community