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I have just started
keeping bees. Do I have to register and do you have
information that would be helpful to me?
Any
person in Ohio keeping honey bee colonies is required to
register their apiary locations annually. The
registration fee is $5 for each apiary per year. The
Apiary site contains a wealth of information for beekeepers
that includes several information sheets on keeping bees.
The site also contains links to the Ohio Revised Code and
Ohio Administrative Code for Apiary, as well as
links to the required forms. Click here to access the Apiary site.
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Who is the bee inspector?
The
State of Ohio employs a State Apiarist and two regional
state inspectors. This year (2003), 81 counties
appointed seasonal county inspectors. These inspectors
work under the direction of the Director of Agriculture.
Click here to access a list of the names of your county and
state inspectors.
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My honey bees died. Why?
There
are a number of conditions and diseases/pests that can
contribute to the death of honey bee colonies. Asking
the State Apiarist can narrow down the problem, however it
is more exact to have an inspection conducted.
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Who is the State Apiarist and how do I contact him/her?
The State Apiarist works out of the
Department of Agriculture offices located at 8995 East Main
Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-3399. To reach him by
phone: (614) 728-6375. To reach him by e-mail:
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FEED & FERTILIZER SECTION
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GRAIN WAREHOUSE & SEED SECTIONS
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What is the Grain
Warehouse Section?
The Grain Warehouse
Section, part of the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Division of
Plant Industry, licenses and regulates agricultural commodity
handlers (grain elevators) in Ohio. All licensed handlers are
required to meet certain net worth requirements, verified by
financial statements submitted annually to ODA. Handlers are
also required to have insurance coverage equal to full market value
on all grain in their facilities to protect all parties from
possible financial losses. Grain Warehouse field staff conduct
elevator examinations to review all grain records, measure and
verify grain in storage, and review various grain transactions.
Elevators that do not meet certain criteria are inspected more often
to insure financial stability and compliance with the law. The
Grain Warehouse Section also administers an Indemnity Fund, which
reimburses farmers when a licensed elevator becomes insolvent.
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What is the indemnity fund?
The Indemnity Fund is a
fund established to protect farmers when a licensed elevator becomes
solvent. Click here to learn
more.
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PESTICIDE REGULATION SECTION
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PLANT PEST CONTROL SECTION
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