08/16/2026
Join us Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM MDT for our next Mini Conference:
Pesticide Risk to Bees: What We Know and What We Need to Know Better
Dr. Scott McArt, Associate Professor of Pollinator Health at Cornell University and Director of the Cornell Dyce Lab for Honey Bee Studies , for an evidence-based discussion on one of the most important issues affecting honey bees and wild pollinators. Learn what current research tells us about pesticide exposure, common misconceptions, and practical knowledge beekeepers can use to help protect colony health.
Drawing on years of research in pollinator health, pesticides, and disease ecology, Dr. McArt will share insights relevant to beekeepers of all experience levels while highlighting where science continues to advance our understanding.
How to Join the Event:
If you have previously registered for one of VFairs' conferences, there is no need to reregister for other VFairs conferences. You are automatically registered for any subsequent VFairs conferences hosted by WAS. Registering first and then using the same link to log in ensures access to the event, with virtual doors opening 1 hour before each scheduled start time. Read more about the registration and login process on the wasevents.vfairs.com webpage.
