There is nothing more devastating to a beekeeper than to check on your hives and see nothing but dead bees on the ground. These days, we seem to be hearing these stories far too often and it is the exact scenario Idaho beekeepers are experiencing right now. Tony Kaneaster of the Kaneaster Apiary, stated, “It’s…
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While many scientists and researchers are working diligently to ensure the future of the honey bee, one company is making plans to do without pollinators altogether. Edete Precision Technologies for Agriculture (EPTA), an Israeli startup company, has developed an artificial pollination system that would, in essence, make pollinators obsolete. A Future Without Honey Bees By…
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Now that Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror, it is time to start looking forward to the next set of holidays, which will be Christmas and Hanukkah. Rather than drudge through some of the same old recipes for Hanukkah, we found an absolutely delicious recipe for honey balls where we can incorporate our raw honey…
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In addition to our managed honey bee hives, we also have to be concerned about the wild bee and pollinator population in our country and around the world. There is just as much danger for them as there are in our managed hives. We can actually learn a lot from wild hives, however, as they…
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Now that Black Friday has come and gone, hopefully, everyone has calmed down enough and we can talk seriously about some great ideas for Christmas gifts. If you know people that could benefit from a healthier lifestyle or that just love honey, we have a few items in our store that you may want to…
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There truly is beauty in everything… even an old trash dumpsite. Last year, the SeaPoint Industrial Terminal Complex made the news for converting a portion of the complex to a solar installation. Now, the complex is in the news again, but this time it is for converting the old dump to a home for four…
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The city of Atlanta has done some pretty incredible things to promote honey bee wellness, and now the city is starting to get its just due. As part of a major project, “house hives” are starting to pop up all over the city. These colorfully painted hives are part of the Bee Downtown project that…
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Honey bees are very incredible insects, this is something we are all very much aware of. However, even as much as we know about them, they still continue to amaze us from time to time with new facts. I have to admit, when I first read this story, I thought it was a complete hoax,…
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If you are like most people, when the holidays roll around, you head down the canned goods aisle and buy a few cans of cranberry sauce. You open up that can and this “thing” falls out that is red and tastes remotely like cranberries. I did the same thing for years, that is until I…
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Finally, we are starting to see local lawmakers do their jobs and address the plight of our pollinators in their respective branches of government. Mass. State Rep. Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston) is now officially a hero for this cause after pushing “An Act to Protect Pollinators” legislation through the Massachusetts House. The new legislation was first…
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The Australian government has stepped up in a major way to help rectify the problems honey bees are facing in its country. The grant for $1 million (1.5 million Australian dollars) that was just issued by the Australian government is to “ensure bee health and longevity.” The grant was issued to AgriFutures Australia and the…
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A report was recently published on Healthline.com, a very respected health information website, by Kaitlyn Berkheiser, on the many benefits of Manuka honey. Berkheiser is a registered dietician who received a degree in Nutritional Sciences from Penn State University as well as having done her internship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, so this is not the…
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The population of honey bees in Europe is dying and it is dying rather quickly. The problem, however, is not what you would think. Yes, pesticides, weather, and the Varroa mite are all part of the equation. However, there is a new factor that is sending a rather loud alarm throughout the industry and it…
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With the right recipe, garlic and honey can drive your taste buds crazy. We all know green beans are healthy and a holiday staple but if you want the kids and visitors to empty their plate, you are going to have to cook them with the right ingredients. The touch of honey in this recipe…
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One of the more popular skincare items, as we recently discussed, is tea tree oil. If you are fan of that, you are going to love Manuka oil. This essential oil has the same properties as tea tree oil, only it has a far more favorable scent to it. For many people, because it may…
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