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<P>The Western Apicultural Society (WAS) 2009 Conference is set for August 17-20 in Healdsburg, CA at the historic Dry Creek Best Western Inn. <?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText>For Conference Information and to Register go to <A href="http://groups.ucanr.org/WAS/Conference_Information/">http://groups.ucanr.org/WAS/Conference_Information/</A> (or contact Eric Mussen <A href="mailto:emussen@ucdavis.edu" target=_blank>emussen@ucdavis.edu</A> for additional information). <o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText>Dr. Eric Mussen (UC-Davis), current WAS President, has worked with his team to build a program packed with leading speakers and timely topics of interest to beekeepers, researchers, native pollinator supporters, growers, and sustainable ag and conservation advocates. <o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText>Highlights include:<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText>Honey Bee Diseases and Honey Bee Health-<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText> + “Pathogens,” Jerry Bromenshenk, University of Montana<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText> + “Resistance to Viral Infestations,” Michelle Flenniken, UC-San Francisco (Häagen Dazs postdoctoral fellow)<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText> + “Washington State Honey Bee Health Program,” Steve Sheppard, Washington State University<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText>Native Pollinators-<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText> + “Introduction to Native Bees,” Dr. Robbin Thorpe, Professor Emeritus, UC-Davis<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText> + “Native Bees in Crop Production in Eastern States,” Dr. Neal Williams, UC-Davis<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText> + “Native Bees in Crop Production in Western States,” Dr. Claire Kremens, UC-Berkeley <o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText>Beekeeping Issues-<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText> + “Beekeeping Tips Based on Experimental Trial and Error,” Randy Oliver, Grass Valley, CA<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText> + “Beekeeping Issues,” Forums on Issues Selected by Participants, Facilitated by Dr. Larry Connor, WICWAS Press<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText>Honey and Health-<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText> + “Effects of Honey on Human Physiology,” Dr. Ron Fessenden, Haddam, KS<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText> + “Honey Bee Colony Natural History,” Dr. Dewey Caron, Professor Emeritus, University of Delaware<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText> + “Honey and Athletic Performance,” Dr. Liz Applegate, UC-Davis<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText>Other activities include a visit to Serge Labesque’s apiary to look at hive configurations and watering devices, a honey and wine tasting session and auction, and a creek side BBQ, with time to network with presenters and fellow conference participants. <o:p></o:p></P></DIV></ZZZBODY></ZZZHTML></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY>