Owners: Gilbert and Sharon Wolfe Location: Guy, Alberta Social info: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest LinkedIn Question: How did you get involved in this sweet industry – what’s your story? Answer: I started working for local beekeepers as a kid (age 14). After a couple of summers, I liked the work, so I convinced my dad...
We’re pleased to share our latest digital publication of Alberta Bee News Magazine! Alberta Bee News Magazine – February 2021 Read in full screen mode on Issuu here. To download, please click the download icon at the top left.
By Courtney Macinnis, Phd Student, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada And University Of Alberta Notorious Nosema ceranae – what is it and what does it do? Nosema ceranae is a highly specialized fungal parasite capable of causing disease in adult honey bees. Honey bees become infected with N. ceranae by ingesting spores of the parasite, which...
Beaver Creek Apiaries Owners: Stefan and Monique Zauner Startup honey business brings energy, fresh thinking. This family operation is an integral part of the local agriculture community, which has been a source of high-quality flowers for their bees and advice for their growing business. Alberta’s 175 commercial beekeepers come in all shapes and sizes. Some...