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Friday, 26 June 2009

The 56th Annual Beaverlodge Beekeepers Field Day will be held at the Agriculture Agri-Food Canada Research Farm, Beaverlodge Alberta. Guest speakers include Dennis van Engelsdorp, State Apiarist for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

There is no charge for the seminars and everyone is welcome to join us for the free noon BBQ lunch. The vendor booths and displays will open at 9:30 AM and demonstrations being at 10:00 AM.

Presentations and research information contact:
Dr. Steve Pernal 780-354-5135 Steve.Pernal@agr.gc.ca

News Posted on: Wednesday 13 May 2009 - 12:32:09

A useful out-of-print manual on the extraction and packing of honey. A great resource for small and large-scale beekeeper alike. The manual covers the theory behind handling honey, honey extraction (uncapping, removal of moisture, straining and honey sumps and pumps), melting honey for repacking, blending honey and the Dyce method of creaming honey.

Preparation of Honey for Market (PDF, Townsend, 1976)

"This publication brings together in concise form the principles influencing or involved in the preparation of either a liquid or a processed honey for market purposes, and makes recommendations for buildings and equipment associated with honey production". - G. F. Townsend, 1976

News Posted on: Wednesday 13 May 2009 - 12:02:35