Harpers Ferry Hosts Beekeepers Picnic with Expert Insights
Apiary inspector talks mites and more at Eastern Panhandle Beekeepers Association picnic
The Journal | Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Eastern Panhandle Beekeepers Association held its annual picnic at a farm in Harpers Ferry, where members, including hosts Linda Layne and Gary Donely, engaged in beekeeping activities. Attendees tried on beekeeping suits and learned about hive inspections from West Virginia State Apiary Inspector Rick Feagans, who shared his insights on maintaining healthy beehives, a significant aspect of agriculture and ecology in the region.
