The Inner Cover
By: Kim Flottum A peculiar thing is happening, relative to what is growing where anymore, at least in my part of Ohio, and in…
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It’s Summer’s Time
Summer, Bee Culture’s 2017 Calendar Contest By: Kathy Summers It’s been a busy month, but it’s been a busy month at home unlike the…
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Honey’s NOT GMO
Pure natural honey is, by definition, a non-GMO food. It’s that simple. By: Michelle Poulk This message is supported by the American Beekeeping Federation, American…
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Pollen Quality
The nutritional value of pollen has been demonstrated by measuring such diverse parameters as the growth and development of fat body, the development of…
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Real Time Watching Winter Clusters
Real Time Watching Winter Clusters By: Wyatt Mangum That was for the Summer. This article extends the diagnostic capabilities of thermal cameras into Winter. First…
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Milkweeds As Honey Plants
By Connie Krochmal Milkweeds are common wildflowers in most areas of the country. Around a hundred species are found worldwide with slightly over half…
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Tower of Jewels
From very small to very large, the Echiums are beloved by bees. By: Steve Andrews Many beekeepers will be familiar with the Borage (Borago…
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Comparing Mite Treatments
Formic Acid and Oxalic Acid By: Shearer Turton Introduction …
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Take Care of the Bees
By Jennifer Berry This past June, Brushy Mountain Bee Farm had a Field Day,which attracted about 150 participants. I was invited to lecture on…
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Some Beeyard Thoughts, Observations and Updates
By: James Tew Washboarding Behavior Beekeeping Wisdom From Senior Citizen Beekeepers. For The Brand New Beekeepers – Finding, establishing and maintaining a beeyard. Odds…
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Southwest Honey Co.
Teaching non-beekeepers about the honey bee. Honey bee appreciation classes offer unique experiences for non-beekeepers. By Megan Ryan Fort Wayne beekeepers Alex Cornwell & Megan…
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Social Media Platforms
Every other day there are new ones. By: Jessica Dally For a small business, the sheer number of places to market can seem overwhelming,…
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Bigger Picture
Not Beary Friendly By: Jessica Louque It’s a pretty well known fact that I don’t have a lot of fondness for wildlife. Sure, at…
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Bear Story
Close encounters. By: D. E. Bentley Remember those movie scenes where the main character, usually a hero type, thinks she has scared away the beast…
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Financial Literacy For Beekeepers
Knowledge, Communications, Planning, Strategy. By Michele Colopy The Treasurer of any all-volunteer organization has the most daunting of “job” duties. Yet the treasurer “plays…
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Facts, Fiction and Fables
What’s true and what’s just a story? By: Robert Least Curious, quaint and amusing describe our reactions to the following anecdotes. Lest one should…
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DOWNTOWN: The Quest to Offer Hands On Education
Adventures in Apprenticeship By Toni Burnham You folks have heard this part here before: when we teach urban beekeeping here, we emphasize, over and…
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National Honey Month
Let’s Party By: Ann Harman September is National Honey Month! So it is a perfect time to have a party celebrating honey. And since…
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Dear Queen Buyer –
7 Rules For Queen Buyers To Remember By: Larry Connor Thank you for buying a queen from our small queen-rearing operation. We appreciate your…
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The Successful Beekeeper
By: Ross Conrad As we head into Autumn and reflect on the past beekeeping season, what criteria do we use to call it a…
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