Many thanks to Bill Turner, long-time beekeeper, teacher, bee mentor to many and a long-time active member of the Calgary and District Beekeepers Association for contributing the core of his …
Category: Beekeeping Resources
General resources for beekeepers
Available from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, this app is intended to help you with on-the-spot pest and disease diagnosis and treatment options. It’s free and available for Android and iPhone. …
BearSmart: a program of the Government of Alberta Wildlife interactions and safety: Here are a few resources from Government of Alberta BearSmart website BearSmart: Bees and Bears Fact Sheet 2017 BearSmart: Electric …
Continue reading “Bees Bears Cougars: Wildlife Interactions & Safety”
Here is a list of forums which association members use. Feel free to drop by and and join the discussions. www.BeeSource.com
Tips for Making a Bee-Friendly Garden Avoid using pesticides Plant a variety of flower types & shapes Plan for blooms all season Plant native flowers Plant flowers which are white, …
Continue reading “Horticulture: Bees and Trees and Flowers – How you can help the bees”
See Canadian Honey Council for: List of Provincial beekeepers associations List of Provincial Apiculture specialists Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists (CAPA) American Association of Professional Apiculturists Alberta Beekeepers Commission Edmonton …
Alberta Apiculture: Annual Report for 2016 The Annual Report by Medhat Nasr was issued Jan 9, 2017. It contains a great overview of the year’s results. 2016 ALBERTA PROVINCIAL APICULTURIST …
Continue reading “Rules and Regulations Government of Alberta & Canadian Food Inspection Agency”
Honey Prices – Wholesale and Retail Skamberg Honey Market Report Bee Maid: Spruce Grove, AB & Winnipeg, MB Golden Acres Honey: Three Hills, AB
Useful links to information including Tips for Beginners, Spring Management, Fall and Winter Management, Bee Health App for Smart Phones, and Products of the Hive.
Calgary Urban Beekeeping Guidelines July 2017 You are welcome to download a copy of the guidelines document. Prepared by the Calgary and District Beekeepers Association Original publication — January, 2013 …