February 23, 2026

Winter 2013-2014 saw the highest honeybee mortality rate in Canadian history, with over 58% of colonies lost in Ontario alone. This wasn't just about honey; it threatened beekeepers' livelihoods and our food supply. Researchers sought answers to this catastrophic collapse. #Beekeeping #Honeybees #ClimateChange #Agriculture #Conservation #Innovation #honeybees #valleybeekeeping http://www.valleybeekeeping.com

Meet Brother Adam, the visionary monk behind the world-famous Buckfast bee. Discover the incredible traits of this breed and the struggles beekeepers face. A true story of dedication and innovation. #Beekeeping #BrotherAdam #BuckfastBee #Insects #Nature #Farming #honeybees #valleybeekeeping http://www.valleybeekeeping.com

This text outlines essential techniques for spring apiary management, focusing on the specific conditions under which bees require supplemental nutrition. While healthy hives with sufficient winter stores typically do not need help, beekeepers can assess food levels by manually lifting hives to check for a lack of weight. If a colony is starving, practitioners can provide liquid sugar syrup using…

A hive destroyed by wax moths isn't the cause of your problem, it's a symptom. The real issue was a colony that was already weak and vulnerable. The most dangerous threats to our bees might not be the obvious ones, but the microscopic viruses and mites that damage them silently. #Beekeeping #BeeHealth #PestManagement #Apiculture #HiveHealth #honeybees #valleybeekeeping http://www.valleybeekeeping.com

This document outlines the legal requirements for labeling and selling honey produced in Ontario, specifically for producers who are not federally registered. It distinguishes between farm gate sales, which require basic contact information, and retail sales, which must include detailed data like grade, color class, and net weight. The text also highlights strict origin labeling rules for honey imported from…