About Southern Tier Beekeepers Association
Southern Tier Beekeepers Association supports local beekeepers through education, shared experience, and a strong sense of community. We bring together members who care about responsible beekeeping, pollinator health, and practical learning for every stage of the journey.
Our Mission
Education, support, and stewardship
The association exists to help beekeepers in the Southern Tier learn, connect, and grow. Through meetings, seasonal guidance, and shared resources, we create a welcoming place for both new and experienced beekeepers.
Our work also serves the wider public by encouraging pollinator awareness, responsible hive management, and stronger local knowledge around bees, blooms, and the environment.
How we serve our members
Southern Tier Beekeepers Association offers practical support through learning opportunities, community connection, and trusted reference materials.
Overview
A place to learn
Members gain access to helpful information, seasonal insights, and discussions that make beekeeping more approachable and more effective.
Mission
A stronger community
We help local beekeepers connect with one another, share experience, and build confidence through ongoing participation and mutual support.
Leadership
A trusted resource
From bloom calendar access to swarm catcher information, regulatory references and club equipment, the association helps members find dependable tools for beekeeping.
Leadership team
Our association is guided by dedicated volunteers who help coordinate programs, communication, events, and member support throughout the Southern Tier.
Larry Huggins
President
Kevin Marnes
Website Content Manager
Ken Lord
Social Director
Dave Komoroff
Member Enrichment
Community Support
Association Focus
Education
Association Focus
Stewardship
Association Focus
Our Story
Built around shared knowledge
Southern Tier Beekeepers Association was formed to strengthen beekeeping in the region through practical education and community connection. The organization brings together people who value learning from one another and supporting healthy beekeeping practices.
As members exchange ideas, attend meetings, and explore seasonal resources, they build confidence in their own work while contributing to a stronger local network of beekeepers.
We believe beekeeping grows stronger when knowledge is shared, stewardship is encouraged, and community remains at the center.
Southern Tier Beekeepers Association
That commitment continues to shape the association’s role as a dependable source of information, encouragement, and involvement for the Southern Tier.
Get Involved
Join the Southern Tier beekeeping community
Become part of a local association focused on education, connection, and responsible beekeeping. Explore membership opportunities and stay connected with upcoming events and resources.