About 15 years ago, Hackenberg Aviaries, which has beehives in Florida and Pennsylvania, was harvesting 300 raw honey barrels per year. According to owner Davey Hackenberg, this number has dropped to as low as 40 barrels per year, with many beekeepers having similar stories about their diminished harvest returns. With honey numbers dropping, the wholesale…
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Roger Pearce, who works as a farmer in New Zealand’s Taranaki hill country, planned to retire his land to the South Taranaki and Regional Erosion Support Scheme (STRESS). However, upon further inspection, it was revealed that the retired land actually had great potential for the beef and sheep farmer’s future, and part of this included…
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Looking for some interesting gin cocktails that incorporate the smoothness of Manuka honey into them? We have got you covered! Whether you’re looking for something relaxed, classy, or simply delicious for your next barbeque, these cocktail recipes cover all the basics in spectacular fashion. Georgian Bay Gin Georgian Bay has four wonderful offerings for your…
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While everyone is familiar with charcoal, whether as a water filter or for an art class, there is a different class of charcoal that is actually helpful in more ways than one—activated charcoal. This type of charcoal is made differently, being pure and intended for medicinal and food-grade use. Also, more oxygen is added during…
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As many know, honeybees and other bee species are essential parts of our ecosystems in addition to being a crucial part of many world economies, including our own here in the United States. However, with colony collapse disorder (CCD) and various other factors, particularly pesticide overuse, diseases, and parasites, rearing their ugly heads, there has…
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For many people, it can be a real hassle trying to find healthy snacks that are not only edible but are also relatively fair-priced and have a decent taste. However, rather than spending your hard-earned paycheck on health foods you may or may not enjoy, you can always rely on the ever-dependable Manuka honey to…
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You know how much people love raw honey, but that love for the rich taste of it is also liked by several different animals. If honeybees remain a part of agriculture and our general ecosystem, then there will be honey aplenty for fans everywhere. In addition to pets like cats and dogs (whom we’ve suggested…
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Since 1917, the United Kingdom has had the PDSA, the country’s most prominent vet charity, which provides low-cost and free treatment for pets who are in need. As part its goals to help as many animals as possible receive the care they deserve, the PDSA also offers first aid courses for owners to learn regarding…
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There’s nothing better than discovering multi-step beauty routines that work—as well as finding out just what works for your unique complexion. Finding a beauty regimen that perfectly works for you is an ongoing practice, which is why it’s best to be on the lookout for improvements and to consider the healthy outlooks of individuals whose…
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As with most teenagers, Singaporean native Nicolas Travis, 30, had his struggles with acne, but rather than suffer in silence, he chose to take the fight to this issue long after his teen years were behind him. “My experience with acne sparked off my passion for skincare,” Travis said. “I wanted to go back to…
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Whether it’s gelato or ice cream, nothing beats a cool, frozen treat on a hot summer day, except maybe the fresh kind made with your own two hands—even better than that is using Manuka honey to do it! While you will need an ice cream maker for this recipe (hand-crank or electric—the choice is yours),…
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Even if they don’t have a taste for it, people know what honey is like—a very sweet, thick syrup that honeybees make and store to survive. It is even said to be full of specific compounds from plants that are healthy for people to consume. However, most people still wonder which type of honey benefits…
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For the average person, distinguishing raw honey from honey is not that big of a deal. That would be a BIG mistake There is a significant difference in the types of honey available to consumers today, especially when it comes to the honey most shoppers see on the shelves of their local grocery store. What…
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In downtown Seattle, specifically at a facility called The Sanctuary Seattle, enough hives to hold 20,000 honeybees are being installed, with the future occupants coming all the way across the sea in Hawaii. Once they arrive, the Hawaiian-raised Carniolan bees will be used for urban beekeeping, housed on the grounds of the oldest church in…
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Researchers with Washington State University (WSU) may have found a way help save honeybees by introducing micro-particles into the insects’ digestive systems, and from there the particles would absorb the damaging toxins often in pesticides. WSU bioengineering project manager Waled Suliman has stated that the material his team has developed only attracts specific compounds within…
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