Honey bees are often mentioned in news segments, but it’s hard to know the whole picture in Tennessee. Tennessee State Apiarist Mike Studer will be talking and answering questions about the state of bees here and now at the next meeting of BEE FRIENDS on Thursday September 6 at 6:30 at Walter State in New Tazewell. He will tell us about what he has seen throughout the State during the past year, current issues and problems of beekeepers, and new approaches he has seen undertaken. He is also very available to answer all questions. Anyone interesting, beekeeper or not, are invited to join us. Please call Jay at 423-268-4785 with any questions. Free coffee and dessert is available