"To promote beekeeping generally; to broaden the knowledge of beekeeping among its members; and to foster the best practices and techniques in apiary management."

This web site describes EMBA and its activities, and provides links and other resources for beekeepers. Most importantly, the EMBA Beekeeping Discussion Forum is an online opportunity for beekeepers to share information and discuss topics of common interest to the St. Louis beekeeping community.

EMBA is a 70 year old group of more than 200 beekeepers and honey bee enthusiasts from the St. Louis area. We meet monthly at the Missouri Department of Conservation Powder Valley Nature Center. The membership meetings feature guest presentations by leading local and national beekeepers, educators, extension specialists, and university faculty and staff. In addition, the club runs a number of annual activities including workshops for beginning and experienced beekeepers.