Contributed by Dewey M. Caron Beekeeper interest in Treatment-Free beekeeping has never been stronger. Electing not to treat bees or seeking to move toward treatment free is a possible option in our colony stewardship. Bee colonies in the wild experience heavy losses. Our hives, with mites, viruses and other “issues,” […]
Our own Bee Girl flew over to Cardiff, Wales to speak at the launch of the International Bee Research Association’s BEEWORLD Project. This project “aims to encourage teachers, schools and communities to have a greater understanding of bees, and their importance to people and the planet “. Sarah’s talk focused […]
As part of a USAid Farmer:Farmer and Partners of the Americas Program Laura Bee Ferguson at the College of the Mellissae was offered the opportunity to travel to Jamaica for a one-month volunteer beekeeping study and service trip. Service included travelling with a team throughout the island to teach on pesticides, value-added hive […]
