Archive for November, 2009

The importance of beekeeping

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Honey Bee Shortages
I am sure that you too have been bombarded by news of the demise of the honeybee and the associated problems for farmers. It is estimated that over a quarter of the 2.4 million colonies in Northern America have disappeared, with no clear reason for their demise. In response, I set out to [...]

Great article – bee decline

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Bee Decline May Spell
 
End of Some Fruits,
 
and Vegetables
 
Saw this great article in National Geographic News and thought I would share it

John Roach
for National Geographic News
October 5, 2004
Bees, via pollination, are responsible for 15 to 30 percent of the food U.S. consumers eat. But in the last 50 years the domesticated honeybee population—which most farmers [...]

Decline In Bee Numbers

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Bee decline threatens
 
our dinner and the
 
countryside
 

 

Jimmy Lee Shreeve
Published: 12:01AM BST 03 Aug 2007

Threatened: More and more bees are disappearing

Bees are disappearing at an unprecedented rate. This could not only have a devastating impact on our food supplies, but could also turn our brightly-coloured meadows into grey hinterlands. Jimmy Lee Shreeve reports
"This year, right now, it [...]

The Art Of Beekeeping

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Learn The Art Of Beekeeping
 
Ever thought about beekeeping?
 
Learn the essentials of beekeeping
Bee populations are in decline in many parts of the world.
You could  be part of the solution!

Many people are turning to beekeeping as a hobby, and the world is in dire need of more bees.  Our food supply ,  flowers and fruit , [...]

Installing the bees into the hive

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

 

Natural Beekeeping –

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Is it the Same As Organic Beekeeping?
 
Organic beekeeping and natural beekeeping are similar, yet different. Organic beekeeping is like natural beekeeping, except that it is governed by very stringent regulations set by the FDA. You can be an all natural beekeeper, yet still not meet all the requirements of an organic beekeeper. Natural beekeeping [...]

The Guide on How to Start Beekeeping Today

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Start Beekeeping Today
Rewards of Beekeeping
Beekeeping is a widespread activity with a wealth of existing local knowledge and skills. The addition of a little technical information, however, can lead to greatly improved harvests of honey and beeswax. You should know that beekeeping is not as simple as it once was, but due to the lack of [...]

Beekeeping As a Profitable Money Maker

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Making Money From Beekeeping
Whilst it is true that most beekeepers around the world are amateurs, and keep bees as a hobby rather than a business, it is also true that beekeeping can be very profitable using modern methods. In a normal season it is quite possible to achieve a profit over costs of 100% or [...]

Beekeeper Training

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Steps to become a beekeeper
Are you wondering how to raise honey bees? Maybe you have just gotten started as a beekeeper or are looking to get started really soon.
To raise honey bees only requires proper planning and a strong commitment for success. So, here are some steps to get you started raising honey bees.
How to [...]

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