Team Canada - Int'l Meeting of Young Beekeepers

In July of this year, three young beekeepers from Ontario and British

Columbia will be traveling to Ivančna Gorica, Slovenia to represent

Canada at the 12th annual International Meeting of Young Beekeepers

(IMYB). They, along with participants from up to 40 other countries

will be testing their beekeeping knowledge and learning about

beekeeping in other countries. This is a once in a lifetime

opportunity for these youth to represent their country at an

international event.

The IMYB started in 2010 in the Czech Republic and has become the

largest international meeting for young beekeepers worldwide. The

competition consists of several practical as well as academic

disciplines and it tests the knowledge and skills of young

participants. However, the goal of the meetings is not just the

competition itself, but mainly to motivate young beekeepers, promote

the idea of beekeeping among them as well as to provide them with

social and cultural experience.

The members of Team Canada include a young beekeeper from British

Columbia and two young beekeepers from Ontario. The three

participants will be traveling with two chaperones. The estimated cost

for this trip, including the team registration fee and travel, is

approximately $12,000.

All funds will be used to support the team (registration fees, and any/all travel costs for 3 team members and 2 chaperones)

More information about the IMYB can be found here:

https://www.icyb.cz/

More information about the Junior Beekeeper Program can be found here:

http://jrbeekeepers.ca/

Follow the Junior Beekeepers journey here:

https://www.instagram.com/kawarthajrbeekeepers/