Please join CABA either in person or via Zoom for our November club meeting as we welcome Kent Williams to Concord for a dynamic and fluid discussion. Kent is an EAS Certified Master Beekeeper who has 30+ years’ experience and maintains 1,600 colonies in Western Kentucky and Mississippi.
Kent is an engaging and approachable speaker with a wealth of practical advice and relatable stories to share, so please take advantage of this great opportunity to hear from him in person!
The broad topics to be covered include:
- Being a beekeeper, not just a bee haver – management best practices
- Apiary considerations – ideal site and good/better/best vs bad/worse/worst in real world scenarios
- Apiary sustainability and self-sufficiency – reducing the need to purchase bees and queens to recover losses or increase numbers
- Improving the health of our bees with quarantine yards – they’re not quite what we picture when thinking of their makeup, location, management and real purpose; how to set up, populate and manage to receive the greatest benefit
- And others, based on audience questions and interests
Registrants who indicate they will participate by Zoom will receive the meeting link by email prior to the event.
CABA membership is not required to attend.
Kent Williams is a commercial beekeeper with operations based in Western Kentucky and Mississippi, is an EAS Master Beekeeper and EAS past President, and moves hives across the US for the pollination of various crops including California almonds. With 30+ years of experience and 1,600 colonies, he is a frequent and popular speaker at many state and national beekeeping conferences.
Kent’s career highlights and activities include:
Commercial Beekeeper: Williams engages in crop pollination services, honey and nucleus colony production, and raising thousands of queens each year.
Educator and Mentor: He is a respected educator who frequently offers his firsthand knowledge and training free of charge. He established the 3-day Kent Williams Bee School in conjunction with the Lake Barkley Beekeepers Association, held on his Wingo, KY farm each spring and also provided at no charge to participants.
Speaker: Known for his down-to-earth, engaging, and humorous presentations, Williams frequently speaks at events for the EAS, Heartland Apicultural Society (HAS), and numerous state and local associations.
Inventor: He is the designer of the Kent Williams™ Hive Tool.
Organization Leadership: Williams formerly served as the president of the Eastern Apiculture Society and the Lake Barkley Beekeepers Association. In 2024, he was awarded the Charles and Evelyn Divelbiss Beekeeper of the Year Award by EAS for his outstanding contribution to educating the public.
