RIDGE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Polk County, Florida
We are a Beekeepers Club for current, wannabee, and used-to-bee beekeepers, in the central Florida area. Our members come from Polk County and surrounding counties such as Lake, Highlands, and Hardee Counties.
NEXT MEETING MONDAY,
July 18, 2022, Polk County Extension Office at 7 p.m.
Our members have a wealth of knowledge about beekeeping. Members include hobbyists, sideline and commercial beekeepers, honey producers, and queen producers. Our members come from Polk County and the surrounding counties such as Lake, Highlands, and Hardee Counties.
Our Meetings
Our meetings are on the 3rd Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. with a field/workday normally the following Saturday
Come enjoy a pot luck dinner where you can meet new people, learn tips of the trade and experience the wonderful, mysterious, world of bees and beekeeping.
There is no cost to attend any of our meetings.
If you want to join the annual RBA family or household membership is $15.00.
Commercial beehives on pollination

Come join us to get some hands-on experience.
Soon you too will fall in love with these insects
“The day (morning) in the beeyard was a great introduction into keeping honeybees! Was able to learn from and work right alongside an experienced beekeeper. All my questions were answered. I am buying equipment now and thanks to the RBA know what to look for. Thank you! ” rv