Hiving a New Package
Here is a step-by-step description of how to install a new hive. There is also a video you can watch on the U of MN Beelab site
Continue reading →Here is a step-by-step description of how to install a new hive. There is also a video you can watch on the U of MN Beelab site
Continue reading →Our next meeting will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 7 pm. The college has advised us that they may be closed on Monday due to inclement weather. We will meet via Zoom only. Please don”t drive in … Continue reading →
When asked about the best way to get started in beekeeping, many of our members will recommend the in person training offered at the U of MN campus, or the online version via Zoom for those who feel uncomfortable in … Continue reading →
An important piece of legislation has been introduced in the US House of Representatives which deserves the attention of all beekeepers who keep 1 or 100 or 1000 hives. It is intended to protect the integrity of all honey sold … Continue reading →
As mentioned in the Feb 27th meeting, Randy Oliver has posted a Varroa Management Spreadsheet on his website, scientificbeekeeping.com. For your convenience, we are posting a link here to view and download this tool if you are interested. Please let … Continue reading →
Here is the Bee and Butterfly Habitat video that we tried to show.
Continue reading →January is the time of year when beehives from all across the US are sent to be used in almond groves in California. A trailer load as shown on the left will carry approximately 400 hives loaded on pallets of … Continue reading →
We are happy to announce that the association now has a third honey extractor available for your use. Perhaps you had not yet heard, or maybe you are new to the club. In any case, being a member of the … Continue reading →