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SBA Tour Speaker at CABA — Bob Binnie
SBA Tour Speaker at CABA — Bob Binnie: The Chemistry Behind Feeding Bees
Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: To be determined
You’re warmly invited to an evening with renowned commercial beekeeper Bob Binnie, who will deliver a fascinating talk on the chemistry behind feeding bees—what’s in common feeds, why formulation matters, and how to make evidence‑based choices that support colony health.
About the Speaker
Bob Binnie, with his wife Suzette, owns and operates Blue Ridge Honey Co. in Lakemont, Georgia, managing approximately 2,000 colonies alongside a sizable honey packing operation.
- Began commercial beekeeping in 1981 in Oregon; through migratory practices has run bees in nine US states.
- Voted Georgia Beekeeper of the Year (2003).
- Former president of multiple associations: Georgia Beekeepers Association, Northeast Georgia Mountain Beekeepers Association, and Macon County Beekeepers (Western North Carolina).
- Find more of Bob’s insights on Bob’s YouTube Channel
Further details (time, venue and joining information) will be shared soon.
All are welcome—from seasoned beekeepers to curious beginners!