Reducing Bee Poisonings from Pesticides
The Pacific Northwest Extension Publication on How to Reduce Bee Poisonings from Pesticides from Oregon State University has been recently updated. Click on the picture or the link to read the publication.
Yearly Archives: 2014
Farm Bill Provides Help for Honey Bee Losses
Excerpted from the USDA “Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) – Honeybee Assistance” Fact Sheet. The Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill) authorized up to $20 million in a fiscal year (FY) for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP). […]
Pesticide Kill in California Almond Orchards
An unprecedented and devastating bee kill occurred this past month at the end of the almond bloom. Affected beekeepers, the Pollinator Stewardship Council (info@pollinatorstewardship.org) and the American Beekeeping Federation (www.abfnet.org), plus representatives of EPA, met Monday, March 24 in Los Banos, California to discuss the pollinator losses. 75 beekeepers attended […]
Working toward Treatment-Free Beekeeping
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,” […]
BeeGirl Speaks at BEEWORLD Project Launch
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 […]
Jamaica and Beekeeping
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 […]
In the bee yard – November
Here in southern Oregon, excessive moisture in the hive is one of the biggest concerns. Consider using a telescoping cover instead of a migratory lid so that the lid is watertight. If the bottom board is solid, the hive should be tilted so that water drains out and away. Make sure there […]
Bee Garden
The Oregon State University Extension Service has posted an article “12 Plants to Entice Pollinators to Your Garden“. The Pollinator Partnership has published guides on selecting plants for pollinators. Our area is designated as the Sierran Steppe-Mixed Forest-Coniferous Forest-Alpine Meadow Province. You can find general advice on bee gardens at […]
Oregon Master Beekeeper Program
The Oregon Master Beekeeper Program represents a cooperative effort between Oregon State University and the Oregon State Beekeepers Association to contribute to both the health of honey bee colonies and the integrity of the practice of beekeeping throughout the region. The Master Beekeeper program emphasizes practical experience in beekeeping. Apprentice […]
Bee City USA Designation Sought for Talent
Are you a beekeeper or bee lover in Talent? Dolly Warden would like your help in establishing a Bee City USA designation for your city. Asheville, North Carolina, was the first city in the United States to become a Bee City USA. Although the designation is “Bee City”, it really includes […]
Ashland Hive Registration
Beekeepers who maintain hives within the city limits of Ashland are required to register the hives with the city. Registration is FREE and very easy. Information about hive registration can be found on the City of Ashland website under Departments->Community Development->Planning Division->Keeping of Animals->Beekeeping.
What does Jackson County and the Oregon Department of Revenue Have Against Bees?
UPDATE November 2014: Wehde V Jackson County was decided in favor of Whede! Read more: Beekeeping Qualifies as EFU in Jackson County The matter of Wehde V Jackson County is currently before the Oregon Tax Court. The Jackson County tax assessor’s office has taken the position that beekeeping operations are not […]