We’ve rolled out a new Education and Listserv Policy to help guide the educational content we share as a community. This policy covers  MCBA-sponsored events to member-generated content posted on our listserv (“The Buzz”) and adds a bit of fine tuning to the Buzz Protocol in regards to posting about workshops and education opportunities. 

What You Need to Know:

Staying True to Our Mission: All content should align with our goal to promote responsible, science-based beekeeping and native bee populations and serve our community. Please avoid self-promotion or commercial content unless it’s approved by the board.

We do not allow the reposting or forwarding of solicitations from organizations, so please refrain from sending out to the Buzz. 

Protecting Our Pollinators: We believe in supporting healthy bee populations. That means we won’t share content that encourages unmanaged or feral honey bee colonies, as it can put our bees and local ecosystems at risk.
Content Review: We may review member submissions to make sure they’re relevant, accurate, and in line with our values.
Moderation: This is just a routine check to make sure everything shared is on point and aligns with MCBA’s mission. 
Respecting Boundaries: If you’re sharing your own work or ideas, please be sure to clarify that you’re not officially representing MCBA unless we’ve given the go-ahead.
Community Vibes: We’re all about keeping conversations respectful and focused on learning, so let’s keep things positive and productive. We have a separate protocol for the Buzz, so please familiarize yourself with it.
This new policy helps make sure that all the information we share is helpful, accurate, and reflects the spirit of our beekeeping community.