by Ray Bodrey | Jun 17, 2022
The state of Florida’s honey production is a solid commodity, no matter the size operation. Small-scale and commercial operations combined makeup the roster of 5,000 registered beekeepers that in turn account for 700,00 colonies. There’s often confusion on bottling,...
by Ray Bodrey | Jan 21, 2022
Don’t look now, but the “main flow” of honey is right around the corner. It’s time now to prepare by turning your attention to hive maintenance. In January and February, be sure to check your hives periodically to see if supplemental feeding is required. Colonies tend...
by Ray Bodrey | Jul 16, 2021
Most Panhandle producers are removing and processing “the main flow” of honey at this point of the year. Once processing is complete, it’s a good time to turn attention to pest management and general hive maintenance. – It’s very important to monitor...
by Ray Bodrey | Feb 5, 2021
There are many farming systems utilized world-wide, with conventional agriculture being the most prevalent. However, alternative systems, like organic and all-natural farming, are becoming more popular than ever before. – Organic Farming With any farming system,...
by Ray Bodrey | Jul 31, 2020
Florida is home to some of the finest honey produced on planet earth. There’s no doubt this sweet delight is a major commodity for the state, but the benefits of the honey bee stretch much further. Florida ranks third behind the Dakotas in yearly honey production,...
