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Why Bees Matter: A Chef’s Perspective

Add to Favorites By Cappy Tosetti Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina is the eclectic city of Asheville, known as a Mecca for locally sourced food and …

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Naturally Sweet: German Honey Cookies

Cooking with honey can be challenging in any recipe. German honey cookies were one of the more interesting learning curves.

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Why Mānuka Honey is So Expensive
January 1, 2023 · · Honey & Beeswax

Exports of this specialty product are worth up to $204 million annually, which is expected to quadruple by 2028.

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Eradication Through Education — Ruthie Danielsen Wins Beekeeper of the Year

Ruthie Danielsen won the 2021 Beekeeper of the Year Award through the Washington State Beekeepers Association (WASBA) for her work in educating the public about the Asian Giant Hornet and acquiring the first Asian Giant Hornet nest in the U.S. for researchers.

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Small Hive Beetles
January 1, 2023 · · Health & Pests

The small hive beetle, while not nearly as large as a bear, is one pest that can bring total destruction to a colony within days of arrival.

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Highways for Hives: The Marvel of Bee Space
January 1, 2023 · · Hives & Equipment

Every beekeeper knows about bee space, the specific gap within a hive (wild or domestic) that bees won’t fill with either comb or propolis.

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DIY Telescoping Outer Cover 
January 1, 2023 · · Hives & Equipment

Add to Favorites If you’re into DIY projects, beekeeping has you covered. Everything from bottom boards to inner covers to every sized hive body can quickly be built at home …

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What to Do Before Buying Your First Bees
December 27, 2022 · · Beekeeping 101

Before you run out and buy your first set of bees, there are a few things you should do to ensure your venture into beekeeping is a success.

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Breeder Queen Selection
December 22, 2022 · · Beekeeping 101

Here’s a short guide for breeder queen selection: what to look for when assessing and what you can expect along the way.

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Top 10 Reasons for Starting Beekeeping

Honeybees do not necessarily require the management skills of a learned beekeeper for optimum results. Here are the top 10 reasons to start beekeeping.

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