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Information Guide for Indiana Beekeepers

 Area Beekeepers' Associations

  • East Central Indiana Beekeepers' Association - Brad Truax, Tel. 765-282-4197
  • Lake Shores Beekeepers' Association - Bob Kress, Tel 219-764-3187
  • Michiana Beekeepers' Association - Danny Slabaugh, Tel 574-315-5586
  • Northeastern Beekeepers' Association - Devon Howald, Tel 260-468-2657
  • Northwestern Indiana Beekeepers' Association - Mark Hovanec, Tel 219-712-8110
  • Southeastern Indiana Beekeepers' Association - Jon Wismann, Tel 812-432-3371
  • Southwestern Indiana Beekeepers' Association - Kim Fromm, Tel 812-963-3300
  • Spring Valley Beekeepers' Association - Art Decker, Tel 812-282-4259
  • Sugar Creek Beekeepers' Association, Pam Hauser, Tel 765-569-5559
  • Wabash Valley Beekeepers' Association - John Burris, Tel 812-863-2033
  • West Central Beekeepers' Association - Greg Mackinnon, Tel 765-482-6073

People to Contact for Nucs

(advantages of nucs for breeding stock, predicting performance, and disease control are significant)
  • David Barrickman, Anderson, Tel 765 641 9972
  • Vic Cihonski, Griffith, Tel 219 923 7258
  • Amy & Kevin Farrell, Indianapolis, Ph. 317-821-0026
  • Devon Howald, Huntington, Tel 260-468-2657
  • Bob Kress, Burns Harbor, Tel 219-764-3187
  • Ken Theis, Kouts, Tel 219 766 3618

 People to Contact to Buy Package Bees

  • Jim Curlee, Lakeville, Tel 574 289 1992
  • Ken Theis, Kouts, Tel 219 766 3618

 Indiana Bee School

  • Steve Doty, Fortville Tel 317485 5593

 Key Contacts at Indiana Department of Natural Resources

  • Kathleen Prough, Chief Apiary Inspector, Indianapolis, Tel 317 232 4120 Fax 317 232 2649

 Key University Contacts including Extension

  • Agronomy (Soybeans), Purdue, Dr. Ellsworth Christmas, Tel 765 494 6373
  • Ecology, Indiana University-Northwest, Gary, Dr. Spencer Cortwright, Tel 219 980 7760
  • Entomology (Honey Bees), Purdue, Dr. Greg Hunt, Tel 765 494 4605 Fax 765 494 0535
  • Extension Educator, ANR, Purdue Ext., Hancock Co., Roy Ballard, 802 N Apple St., Greenfield, Tel. 317-462-1113, fax 317-462-2424 
  • Horticulture (Pollination), Purdue, Dr. Peter Hirst, Tel 765 494 1323

 4-H

  • Dr. Natalie Carroll, Purdue, Tel 765 494 8422 Fax 765 496 1152

 People to Contact for Pollination Services

  • David Barrickman, Anderson, Tel 765 641 9972
  • Jim Curlee, Lakeville, Tel 574 289 1992
  • Devon Howald, Huntington, Tel 260-468-2657
  • Bob Kress, Burns Harbor,Tel 219 764 3187
  • Ken Theis, Kouts, Tel 219 766 3618

 Grower Organizations for Crops Requiring Honey Bee Pollination

  • Blueberry Growers, Melvin VanKley, Wheatfield, Tel 219 956 3687
  • Melon Growers, Mike Horral, Oaktown, Tel 812 745 3850
  • Fruits and Vegetable Growers, Tom Roney, Greenfield, Tel 317 326 2278

 Beekeeping Journals

  • American Bee Journal, Joe Graham, Editor, 51 S. 2d Street, Hamilton, Illinois 62341 Tel 888 922 1293
  • Bee Culture, Kim Flottum, Editor, 623 West Liberty, Medina, Ohio 44256 Tel 800 289 7668
  • Speedy Bee, Troy Fore, Editor, PO Box 998, Jesup, Georgia 31545 Tel 912 427 4233

Answers about beekeeping in Indiana
Dr. Greg Hunt, 765-494-4605

Kenny Schneider, 812-951-3737

Updated 10 November 09
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