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August 2026

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Retired Cop’s Secret Breeding Super Bees for Winter Survival

Marlow Sharpe traded his badge for bees, developing a unique colony to survive the harsh Loring freeze. His focus: rigorous management, not just honey. Learn about the 3 survival traits of the Ontario queen: resource management, hygiene, and spring explosiveness. Isolated by nature, these queens mate to lock in winter-hardy genetics. #Beekeeping #OntarioQueen #WinterHardy #Apiary #SurvivalTraits #LoringFreeze #honeybees #valleybeekeeping http://www.valleybeekeeping.com
Breck Demers
August 15, 2026
Honey Roasted Peach Ricotta Toast Whitewater Honey Co.

Honey Roasted Peach Ricotta Toast

This recipe detail outlines the preparation of a late-summer breakfast toast featuring caramelized peaches and creamy ricotta. The process involves oven-roasting stone fruit with honey and butter until they achieve a jammy consistency. To assemble the dish, thick sourdough slices are spread with a whipped honey butter before being layered with cheese and the warm fruit. The final presentation is…
Breck Demers
August 14, 2026
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Disease Resistant Queen Bee Standards

The Ontario Resistant Honey Bee Selection (ORHBS) program focuses on developing superior queen bees with natural genetic resistance to common pests and illnesses. By prioritizing traits like hygienic behavior and grooming, breeders create colonies that can better withstand varroa mites, tracheal mites, and various brood diseases. Participants in this initiative use rigorous scientific testing, such as liquid nitrogen freezing and…
Breck Demers
August 14, 2026
Biology of African-Derived Honey Bees | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 104 UFhoneybeelab

Biology of African-Derived Honey Bees | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 104

African derived honey bees, or Africanized honey bees, are the bee the press calls “killer bees.” However, do they deserve that reputation? In this video, Dr. Ellis discusses the nomenclature for this bee, its biology, and key differences between it and the European derived honey bees favored by many beekeepers. Links: 📲 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X @UFHoneyBeeLab…
Alexa Mantifel
August 14, 2026
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World Class Science in a House The Absurd Reality

Imagine a globally relevant institution operating from a house meant for a family of four. That's the reality for this lab, where groundbreaking science happens in spaces designed for eating and sleeping. It highlights the absurd situation they're in. #ScienceLife #Research #Innovation #LabLife #CrazySituations #honeybees #valleybeekeeping http://www.valleybeekeeping.com
Breck Demers
August 13, 2026
Honey Peach Bourbon Smash Recipe Whitewater Honey Co.

Honey Peach Bourbon Smash Recipe

This text provides a recipe for a late-summer cocktail that emphasizes the use of fresh seasonal produce and natural sweeteners. By combining ripe peaches with artisanal honey and aromatic herbs, the guide demonstrates how to craft a sophisticated bourbon-based beverage without using refined sugars. The instructions detail a homemade syrup infusion process and suggest various honey varieties to achieve specific…
Breck Demers
August 12, 2026
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Ontario Urban Beekeeping Reform Proposals

The Ontario Beekeepers’ Association is advocating for a significant update to provincial legislation by proposing the removal of the outdated 30-metre setback rule. Because beekeeping has expanded from rural farms into populated urban areas, the organization suggests replacing rigid distance requirements with a flexible set of best management practices. These new guidelines focus on public safety and neighborly harmony by…
Breck Demers
August 12, 2026