Thinking of setting up a personal beehive in your back yard? James M. Wilson, beekeeping expert for Virginia Tech and Virginia Cooperative Extension, has plenty of tips to offer about starting up and ...

An upcoming webinar from the Urban Agriculture Program with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will address common questions for aspiring and experienced beekeepers. The webinar, “Beekeeping ...

Spring is a make-or-break season for beekeepers, when colonies rapidly expand and need careful management. From feeding strategies to swarm prevention, the right actions now can set your bees up for a ...

The sound of the angry bees was almost deafening. Despite the ominous cacophony of buzzing, Mike Finnern calmly pulled a tray full of bees and capped honeycomb out of the active hive. “As long as you ...

Michael Jaross examines bees in a backyard hive in Whatcom County. His class for beginner beekeepers starts Tuesday, March 7, and runs for eight weeks. Michael Jaross Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald ...

Symptoms of climate change are affecting the bee population, and beekeeping can help combat this decrease. Plus, beekeeping offers an array of benefits, including contributing to pollination. Julia ...