On April 16, the Medford City Council voted to approve the amendments to the Land Development Code that would provide for beekeeping within the city limits, although the 4 to 3 vote in favor necessitated a second reading of the amendments before approval. There were several SOBA members in attendance at the City […]
We are fortunate to have a national premier hive component manufacturer, Shastina Millwork in the Rogue Valley. Shastina specializes in custom hobbyist and commercial woodenware including boxes, frames, tops, bottoms, essentials, and clothing (basically, everything except bees), Shastina introduced the Revolution Box a few years ago – an improved hive […]
Mark Your Calendars! Medford Beekeeping Amendment Hearing Scheduled! Medford is considering an amendment to the Medford Land Development Code to provide provisions for beekeeping in the city limits. A copy of the proposed changes to the ordinance can be found here. The sections pertaining to beekeeping are highlighted in blue. The Medford Planning […]
Honeybees, Jackson County, and the Oregon Department of Revenue: A Saga Contributed by SOBA President John Jacob of Old Sol Bees Honeybees are the backbone of our modern agricultural economy. Essential pollination services are provided to growers of key cash crops such as nuts, berries, tree fruits, and innumerable seed […]
Contributed by Dewey Caron How much surplus honey have your bees stored this year? Our active storage season is over or about over by this time. I hope you are thinking about exhibiting your honey in the State Fair Honey Show (deadline online August 7th). At the very least plan […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Bee Girl The Bee Girl mission is to preserve honeybees, beekeepers, and food resources by providing outreach, education, support, and mentorship for beekeepers and communities. Bee Girl is an educational resource for all things honey bees. Bee Girl teaches classes for the community on honey bees and beekeeping, visits preK-12th […]
Old Sol Apiaries offers locally grown queens and nucleus hives. Old Sol is your source for locally bred, hygenic, survivor stock. Hygenic bees fight disease and pests naturally. Our bees are well adapted to southern Oregon conditions and exhibit mite tolerance, hygenic behavior and good honey production for the last […]
