The speakers listed below have provided their information to make themselves available to clubs and organizations throughout Missouri to speak on the topics they have listed. MSBA accepts no liability and makes no guarantee about the speakers. It is your responsibility to negotiate any expenses and MSBA will not be involved in any disputes.
Clayton Lee
5738645172 [email protected]
About Speaker
Willing to teach Common beekeeping techniques.
Beekeeping for 19 years
Willing to drive 45 miles from Kansas City
After several years of beekeeping, I believe I have learned techniques that worked for me.
Tammy Tappana
About Speaker
None…I suck as a beekeeper.
About Speaker
Willing to drive 45 miles from Nixa MO
Beekeeping for 30 years
Willing to teach on
Comb Honey – History and Production
Trees For Bees
Swarm Trapping and Collection
As a boy, Dave watched his grandfather tending beehives. Dave’s first opportunity with bees of his own came after college when he found a swarm in a whiskey barrel at a garden supply store in Rochester, NY. He found local beekeepers to ask advice from and soon joined the Rochester Beekeepers Club. Back then, Dr. Richard Taylor was a local professor and frequent speaker at the club. Dave learned how to produce comb honey as well as many other things from him.These days, Dave lives on 10 acres outside Nixa, Missouri with his wife Paula. The property has several varieties of trees beneficial to honeybees. Dave is actively planting more varieties of trees and other plants for pollinators. He is a member of the Bees Alive Club in Nixa, the Beekeeping Association of the Ozarks, and the Missouri Beekeepers.
Charles "Kyle" Day
MSBA President ElectAbout Speaker
Kyle Day started beekeeping in 2014 when he received a scholarship from the Midwestern Beekeepers Association. His passion for beekeeping soon turned into a passion of helping fellow beekeepers. Kyle soon started assisting Midwestern beekeepers by mentoring other scholarship students, writing monthly articles, and presenting in beginner beekeeping courses. In 2017 Kyle was Missouri State Beekeepers Association first Honey Ambassador, helping represent MSBA, and taught beekeeping across the state of Missouri for a year. In 2018 Kyle opened Sunny Day Beekeeping, helping local beekeepers to quick access of equipment and supplies. Since 2018 Kyle has held various MSBA Board positions and is currently the MSBA Education and Programs Chairperson. Kyle was the 2022 Missouri State Fair Apiculture Contest Grand Champion, the 2023 Eastern Apiculture Society Mann Lake Youth Scholarship recipient, and attended EAS 2023 where some of the ideas of MO BEE Day originated from. Kyle currently keeps between 30-50 hives. Outside of Beekeeping Kyle is the Manager and Mechanic at Richmond Bowl, City Aldermen and Planning and Zoning Chairperson for the City of Henrietta, while attending the University of Central Missouri, working toward his degree in Agriculture Education. Outside of Beekeeping, work, and classes, you can usually find Kyle with his friends and family. Kyle loves the outdoors and is an avid camper, fisherman, and thanks to his girlfriend Vivian, he is currently learning how to ride horses as well.