I was lucky enough to attend two days of presentations and hands-on workshops July 26-28 at the 2013 Pacific Northwest Treatment-Free Beekeeping Conference. Subtitled “Science meets Earth-Friendly Beekeeping”, the conference included both commercial beekeepers, notably Kirk Webster of Champlain Valley … Continue reading
I spent Saturday in Yakima at the “Vanishing Conference” presented by the Central Washington Beekeepers Association. Sponsored by fruit growers, Glory Bee Foods and Bee Culture Magazine, and Hagen Das (yay Hagen Das!), the conference brought together beekeepers who were … Continue reading
I’ve spent the last twwo days at a beekeeper’s conference. This year the state group, Washington State Beekeepers Association, combined its annual meeting with the regional Western Apiculture Society conference. Two days of talking bees with people who never get … Continue reading