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Young Beekeeper Grant
SBA meeting May 13, 2026
Cybil Preston, Chief Apiary Inspector and MD State Apiarist
2026 SBA membership applications are being accepted now
2026 Young Beekeeper Grantee
The Dog Who Saved the Bees
Cybil Preston, chief apiary inspector for the Maryland Department of Agriculture, and her dog Mack are the subject of a children's book, The Dog Who Saved the Bees, by Stephanie Gibeault and David Hohn, recently published by Sleeping Bear Press.
Members of the SBA of Maryland can borrow honey extraction equipment and materials for educational presentations about beekeeping.
May 2 Harford Land Trust Grow Wild Spring Fling
May 9 Steppingstone Farm Museum Heritage in Bloom
Photos from recent events with the SBA, including the State Fair, Saturday on the Farm, and an elementary school presentation with a special volunteer, can be found on the Outreach page.
SBA volunteer application form
If you are interested in volunteering to help represent the club at fairs, festivals, schools, or other educational or outreach events, please fill out our volunteer application form.
2026 SBA Board Members
Committee Chairpersons
The Susquehanna Beekeepers Association of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides support to beekeepers in Harford and Cecil County. Our main objectives include educating our members and the public about honey bees and beekeeping, serving as a valuable resource for experienced beekeepers, and assisting new beekeepers in learning effective beekeeping management techniques. Additionally, we strive to raise awareness about the importance of honey bees and actively promote the practice of beekeeping.
The SBA has partnered with Grow Wild, a Harford Land Trust program focused on improving habitat for wildlife and pollinator species.