The Pollinator Stewardship Council
ALL ABOUT LABELS By Michele Colopy Beekeepers tend to be an experimental lot. Label directions provide valuable information. Label directions protect us, our honey…
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December – Regional Honey Price Report
We’re throwing a lot of numbers at you this month but we think you’ll find them useful. Below is our monthly report from December…
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The White House Pollinator Health Task Force Initiative
More Than Just Honey Bees By: Malcolm Sanford Ms. Rebecca Terrell of New American Magazine writes about the Pollinator Health Task Force in a recent post, stating: “One…
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Regional Honey Price Report
November Report 2016 Honey Production OK, here’s where we really go way out on a limb, but we’re pretty confident what we’re doing will…
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The Pollinator Stewardship Council
Board Member Recruitment By: Michele Colopy It is that time of year again when new Board members are recruited for the beekeeping association. The…
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Sabine Creek Honey Farm
by- Kim Flottum The city of McKinney, Texas, is north and a tad east of Dallas and sits smack in the middle of Collin…
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The Pollinator Stewardship Council
For Bee Clubs by Michele Colopy Grants Are Not “Free Money” A Nonprofit Can “Do Anything With”. Your beekeeping organization has enhanced its financial…
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Time to Graduate- To Be a Vendor
by- Ann Harman Beekeepers are inventors and frequently make various items to make keeping bees easier. Some beekeepers love to collect books about bees…
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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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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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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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Food Safety Modernization Act
By: Ann Harman ‘He was a bold man that first ate an oyster.’ – Jonathan Swift I suppose that that ‘bold man’ would have…
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Timing The Honey Harvet
By: Ross Conrad When is the best time to harvest honey from the hive? . . . It’s a question that crosses the mind…
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The Pollinator Stewardship Council
By Michele Colopy Board Members Roles and Responsibilities Supporting the Mission and growing the Bee Club. There are plentiful resources available for Board members…
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HONEY TRANSSHIPPING LITIGATION
Notice of class action settlement agreement
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Tools For Social Media
By: Jessica Dally Sure just like in the bee yard, you COULD do a hive inspection without a good hive took, but it sure…
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Beekeeping On A Budget
By: Ross Conrad In order to keep bees, you are not required to own or rent land. Often, landowners are happy to let you…
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The Apicultural Coverup
Begins In Your Backyard by Ross Conrad I am surprised at the number of highly regarded and experienced beekeepers who blame the dramatically…
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The Pollinator Stewardship Council
HOW TO BE A PROFESSIONAL BEE CLUB A Professionally Managed Board of Directors Takes Their Responsibilities Seriously. by Michele Colopy Bee Clubs have not…
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U.S. Honey Industry Report – 2015
According to USDA NASS survey data, United States honey production for 2015 was down 12 percent from 2014 for operations with five or more…
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