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2026 Mass Bee Field Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 13th at UMASS AGRICULTURIAL LEARNING CENTER  911 N. PLEASANT STREET, AMHERST

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FREE ADMISSION. ALL ARE WELCOME.

Saturday, June 13th, 9 am Registration Table opens at 8:00 am.

Location? UMass Agricultural Learning Center Stockbridge School 911 N. Pleasant Street Amherst, Ma  Free Parking 

Hosted by FRANKLIN County Beekeepers Association. Co-Hosted by UMass  FIELD DAY 2026

Preregistration is encouraged. Attending the Event is FREE.

4 Presentation Sessions  (Two Morning Sessions, Two Afternoon Sessions / 6 site locations

Smoker Contest with Ken Warchol

This year’s Raffle Prizes include 3 MDAR Nucs as well as Donated Products from Betterbee, Mann Lake, Dadant, Maxant, “The Photo Hive” and our many other Vendors!

FOR THE SAKE OF SAFETY, VEILS ARE REQUIRED FOR LIVE BEE DEMONSTRATIONS

Field Day is a fun-filled, outdoor learning session with hands-on educational sessions covering topics for beginning, immediate, and expert beekeepers. Major bee equipment suppliers such as Betterbee, Dadant, and Mann Lake exhibit as well as local vendors and artisans.

 Franklin County Beekeepers Association has been the host of the Massachusetts Beekeepers Association’s annual Field Day since its inception in 2006.

Greenfield Schools Science Teacher Bill Burnham sneaks a peek.

Dave Thayer of Berkshire County prepares to sell raffle tickets while Roger Reid holds down the Fort!

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State Apiary Inspector Ken Warchol with last minute instructions for our Smoker Contest.

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Jan Korzan winner of our Smoker Contest!

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Greenfield Schools Science Teacher Bill Burnham sneaks a peek.

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