Welcoming guest speaker, Dr. Jon Zawislak
We are proud to welcome Dr. Jon Zawislak as our keynote speaker. Jon is an assistant professor of apiculture and urban entomology for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. He has worked and played with honey bees since 1998, and is equally at home in the bee yard, the laboratory, or the classroom.
Schedule of events
- 8:00-9:00am: Arrive at the fairgrounds, check out the raffles, grab a cup of coffee, and visit vendors
- 9:00-9:15am: Opening remarks
- 9:15-10:15am: First discussion, Dr. Jon Zawislak
- 10:15-10:45am: Break to stretch your legs and get your raffle tickets
- 10:45-11:15am: Short presentation by Betterbee staff
- 11:15-12:30pm: Lunch served by Boy Scout Troop 6027, followed by honey ice cream made locally by the Battenkill Valley Creamery. Last chance to purchase raffle tickets!
- 12:30-1:00pm: Raffle tickets drawn and winners announced (must be present to win)
- 1:00-2:00pm: Second discussion, Dr. Jon Zawislak
- 2:00-3:00pm: Breakout sessions and open hive demonstrations
Meet the teams
Meet the Betterbee folks you have talked to on the phone or over email, and connect with many product manufacturers to learn more about the products we sell. Representatives from local and state-run beekeeping organizations will be there as well – visit them to learn how you can become part of the greater beekeeping community in your area!
Join us at Field Day and chat with friendly and knowledgeable reps from: Bee Smart Designs; Empire State Honey Producers Association (ESHPA); Hogg Halfcomb; Humble Abodes; Lyson; NOD Apiary Products; Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association (SABA); Vermont Beekeepers Association (VBA); Veto-Pharma; and more to be added!
Free lunch and a one-of-a-kind special treat
Enjoy a free picnic-style lunch made and served by our local Boy Scouts troop. And don't forget to try our Field Day-exclusive honey ice cream (flavored with honey and featuring a honey swirl) made by our friends at the Battenkill Valley Creamery – it's absolutely delicious!
Event location
Field Day will be held at Washington County Fairgrounds (392 Old Schuylerville Road, Greenwich, NY 12834), right down the road from Betterbee. Visit the Betterbee store after Field Day wraps up – we’ll be open until 4pm! We can't wait to see you on Saturday, June 22nd!