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How to Create Habitat for Solitary Bees

Beekeeping | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Supporting leafcutters, masons and other species of native solitary bees is just as important as helping their managed-colony counterparts.

7 Beekeeping Myths Debunked for Beginners

Beekeeping
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The beekeeping hobby is full of opinions and advice—and not all of it is good. We separate truth from several common beekeeping myths.

4 Ways Beekeepers Can Attract Customers at Market

Beekeeping | Farm Management |
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These easy techniques help you attract customers, spark conversations and share information about beekeeping at the farmers market.

Beekeeping Basics: How to Establish a New Apiary

Beekeeping
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Thoughtful setup and preparation for your hives now can save you (and your bees) loads of time and trouble later.

Put Your Apiary on the Map With BeeCheck Registry

Beekeeping
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Online tools can help establish and maintain communication between pesticide users and beekeepers.

How to Choose the Right Beekeeping Attire for You

Beekeeping
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To best interact with your bees, wear something that's comfortable while also calming to bees. Here are tips on clothing and other preparation.

Help Bees & Other Native Pollinators With 3 Citizen Science Projects

Beekeeping | Crops & Gardening |
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Conservation researchers increasingly rely on crowdsourced data to identify threats to pollinators. Here are ways you can help collect and report information.

Beekeeping Basics: How to Move a Hive

Beekeeping
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Preparation for a hive move happens in two stages: getting the beekeepers and equipment ready, and getting the hive ready.

Plan the Perfect Garden for Honeybees

Beekeeping
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Provide honeybees and other pollinators with a rich source of nectar and pollen nearly year-round by following these steps for your garden.

3 Hive Types & How to Choose the Right One for You

Beekeeping
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As a beginning beekeeper, you can choose from several hive design. Give some additional consideration to best home for your bees.

Barbie Expands Into Ag: Yay for Future Female Farmers!

Animals | Beekeeping | News | Poultry |
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Children can dream of various careers in agriculture, thanks to a big boost by Mattel Inc.'s best-known spokesmodel, Barbie.

Bee-Breeder Shopping: What to Look for When Buying Bees

Beekeeping
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Happy, healthy honeybees of good "survivor stock" are crucial to a new hive's success. Here's how to find the best breeders when buying bees.

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