Bfa

[iann41]

hello all

When joining the Bee Farmers Association, when does the annual subscription start. Is it a set date on the calendar or from when a application is accepted. How much is it now-a-days, BTW.

P.s. would i need a sponsor?

 

[Jimmy]

Email or phone Alex Ellis - details on website - he's very helpful.

He'll be able to give you the right answers but briefly from memory:

Current membership is £200 per year; renewal is in January, not sure what happens if you join halfway through the year; don't think you need a sponsor.

 

[daroco]

The first year I applied was around this time of year, so it ran from the January. There's various pieces of evidence you can use - you'll be provided with a list - so a sponsor is one, but there's so many others it shouldn't be particularly hard to add to the application.

 

[Stiffy]

Membership is from January 1st to December 31st, BFA, insurance runs from March to March.
If you join halfway through a year you get a 50% discount.
You will need a sponsor , i would suggest having a look at the membership page to make sure you are eligible to join but if in doubt Alex, will I am sure send all the info you need.
S

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Email or phone Alex Ellis - details on website - he's very helpful.

He'll be able to give you the right answers but briefly from memory:

Current membership is £200 per year; renewal is in January, not sure what happens if you join halfway through the year; don't think you need a sponsor.

If you join after June you can pay a half year membership, join before June and you have to pay the full year - the more evidence you have to support your application the better - you don't necessarily need a sponsor, but it helps if you do.
Contact Alex on [email protected]

 

[citrus]

is it that people join mainly for the apiary insurance ?

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

is it that people join mainly for the apiary insurance ?

No - there are many benefits - being part of a profesional body is one.

 

[SWEET]

Assume one can grab the Magazines without being a member (going by the site options).