Phil Chandler, teacher and author of 'The Barefoot Beekeeper', talks about 'balanced beekeeping' and explains why he believes we need to change both the way we grow our food and the way we work with honeybees if we want them - and ourselves - to survive and thrive. Beekeeping has been all about honey production. Now we need to learn to value bees for their own sake - for their part in nature as pollinators of many plant species, both wild and cultivated. The Barefoot Beekeeper is available i ...
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The Beeekeeper's corner will feature information from our local hives, beekeeping meetings, equipment, book reviews, terms, and just about anything beekeeping
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The podcast for the latest beekeeping news, information and entertainment for today's beekeeper. Hosts Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman bring you conversations with beekeepers, researchers and industry leaders, helping you become a more informed and knowledgeable beekeeper.
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A Beekeeping Podcast for the Inquisitive Beekeeper with a Short Attention Span! BeeFarmer, YouTuber (The Norfolk Honey Company, Patreon Host (www.patreon.com/norfolkhoney), Beekeeping mentor to 1000's of beekeepers worldwide via my social media channels, Facebook and Instagram.
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PolliNation is a podcast from Oregon State University Extension Service that tells the stories of researchers, land managers and concerned citizens who are making bold strides to improve the health of pollinators.
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Sustainable beekeeping tips, talk & how-to from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina
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Brett Szemple’s journey into the world of Beekeeping in north and mead making. Northeast Pennsylvania > Bradford County > Evergreen
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Beekeeping and Varroa Downunder with Liz Frost (S6, E40)
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(#269) In this episode, Becky and her guest cohost and Bee Culture writing partner, Bridget Mendel, take you on a journey with Liz Frost, an American beekeeper turned technical specialist in honeybees for the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries in Australia. Frost shares her transition from the U.S. to Australia, offering a unique pers…
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(recorded the first few days of March 2024) New! Patrons get detailed show notes with links etc! I'd welcome your support: Please become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon and join the folks who make the podcasts possible! In addition to huge gratitude, you get: • BONUS podcasts and early access episodes• Access to Patreon blog posts including tips …
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Hive Inspection Tip, The Great American BeeClipse, Spring Weather Assessment, Culling Drones IPM, Feral Bee Density, Setting up the Apiary, Local Hive ReportBy Kevin Inglin
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How To Get Started With Bees in 2024, Part 4 of 4 (S6, E39)
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(#268) In the concluding episode of our four-part series on "How To Get Started With Bees," we explore the crucial topics of parasites, pathogens, predators, and pesticides—from this point on, to be collectively known as the “four Ps of beekeeping”. Our hosts, along with guest, Jim Tew and David Peck, tackle these challenges with optimism, aiming t…
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257 - Lotmaria... the bee gut organism you have never heard of
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Adult honey bees have a variety of organisms that live in their guts. Some are benign but some, like Nosema ceranae, can be pathogentic. In this episode we hear of Courtney MacInnis' relentless pursuit of understanding the status of an organism you have never heard of - Lotmaria passim - both on its own, and in combination with Nosema ceranae. Her …
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BKCorner Episode 242 - One Two Three
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Edge Workspaces, Racking Mead, Bee Spill Team Prep, USDA SIRT1 Protein, Queenless Timing, Chocolate Peanut Honey BitesBy Kevin Inglin
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How To Get Started With Bees in 2024, Part 3 of 4 (S6, E38)
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(#267) In "How To Get Started With Bees," part three of our four-part series, we delve deeper into the essential steps for budding beekeepers. This episode focuses on equipment selection, emphasizing the critical decision between new and used gear, and the potential risks associated with each. Our experts, including Honey Bee Obscura's Jim Tew and …
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BKCorner Episode 241 - The New Model
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The benefit of keeping young queens, Research take on routine OAV Vaporizations, A report on our experience with our 20 frame Lyson Extractor, things learned from Processing Wax, A resource for plantings on your property, Listener Mail, and Closing CommentsBy Kevin Inglin
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How To Get Started With Bees in 2024, Part 2 of 4 (S6, E37)
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(#266) In this episode, Jeff, Becky, and Jim dive deep into the world of developing advanced beekeeping skills. The trio revisits the 2020 foundational series on getting started with bees, adding a fresh perspective with new insights for 2024. They tackle the essentials of beekeeping, emphasizing the journey from beginner to experienced keeper, and…
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BKCorner Episode 240 - Keith Moment
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Catching up with my twin brother Keith about how beekeeping is going for he and his wife KarinaBy Kevin Inglin
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In this week's Podcast: I'm joined in conversation by Rob Nickless, Co-Organiser of The Beekeeping Show here in the UK to discuss some of the things to look out for at the 2024 show. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 291 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The Beekeeping Show 2024 - Tickets available here Get your copy of Steve &…
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In this episode we hear from Susie Peterson who is the co-manager of the very popular Backyard Habitat Certification Program in Oregon. The program is managed in partnership with Portland Audubon and can help you better design your backyard for biodiversity.By Andony Melathopoulos
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How To Get Started With Bees in 2024, 1 of 4 (S6, E36)
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(#265) Welcome to a new chapter in beekeeping with the Beekeeping Today Podcast, presented by Betterbee. In today’s special episode, "How to Get Started with Bees in 2024, Part 1," we kick off a four-week series revisiting and expanding upon our 2020 foundational series for beekeepers. Jeff Ott, alongside co-hosts Becky Masterman and Jim Tew from t…
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BKCorner Episode 239 - Successful Failure
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A recording made while meeting up with Al Grissom from Brookville Florida, Using Fruit ingredients in Mead, Local Hive ReportBy Kevin Inglin
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In this week's Podcast: I'm joined in conversation by Paul Beardmore from Modern Beekeeping and Happy Valley Honey to discuss his beekeeping, honey production and online beekeeping equipment business. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 289 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Check Out Paul's website, answer a very simple question,…
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What? But, why?? Thoughts on a podcast (Bookmark)
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So as I mentioned last time, there was an episode on another podcast I eagerly played because I'm fascinated with the topic, only to be disappointed at the angle they took on some things, and in outright (friendly) disagreement on other points. Just a random ramble of thoughts and reflections for the patrons who keep this podcast going. Huge apprec…
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Drones and Purdue's Harpur Lab with Dr. Brock Harpur (S6, E35)
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(#264) In this week’s episode, we explore into the fascinating world of drones with Dr. Brock Harpur from Purdue University. Listen and discover the critical role drones play in bee colony health and how current research is challenging previous misconceptions about these maligned members of the hive. Dr. Harpur shares his journey from a studious ki…
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Bee Tree Bees, Detecting Queenlessness, Honeybee Syndrome, OA Application in Brood Production Phases, 3 year hives, Varroa Distribution in the Wild, Local hive report.By Kevin Inglin
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In this week's Podcast: I'm joined in conversation by Luke Hutchinson from Northumberland Honey to talk about Mead, Honey and Queen Rearing Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 289 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Check Out Luke's website, answer a very simple question, and you could win a prize. Check out the link here: Northumb…
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255 - Stay out! The perils of commercial bumble colonies to wild queens.
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Bumble bee queens have been known to try and take over already established nests. Sometimes they manage to take over the nest and increase their own reproductive success. But according to new research from Heather Grab this is not what happens when a wild bumble bee queen tries to take over a commercial bumble bee colony.…
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Big Bee Data with Dr. Erica Shelley (S6, E34)
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In this week’s episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, we're excited to have Dr. Erica Shelley, CEO and founder of Best For Bees, rejoin us. Best For Bees is at the forefront with their innovative ProtectaBEE hive entrances, designed for multifunctional use, including a groundbreaking method for applying a fungal powder to combat varroa mites. We delv…
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I have been dreaming of making beeswax taper candles for decades. In this show I am going to talk about how I plan to finally make a batch. This show previews the process and research.By Kevin Inglin
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Episode 288: Healthy Bees, Heavy Hives
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In this week's Podcast: Happy New Year, It's interview time! I'm joined by Steve Donohoe and Paul Horton to discuss their new book, Healthy Bees, Heavy Hives. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 288 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The Beekeeping Show 2024 - Tickets available here Get your copy of Steve & Paul's new book by clic…
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Davidson Fellow 2023 Scholarship Recipient: Anna Yang - Queen Assessment (S6, E33)
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In this episode we're excited to introduce Anna, a Stanford University freshman and hobby beekeeper from Campbell, California. With a passion for honey bees and a background in engineering and science, Anna has embarked on an intriguing journey to address the decline in bee populations, focusing on the critical issue of queen failure. Anna’s innova…
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Bee bread pellets, BKcorner website design update, Wax Pastilles, Revisiting reflections of left open topics, Feeding for growth in the spring, The manual for insect capture and interactions.By Kevin Inglin
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Almond Pollination and Bee Hero with CEO, Omer Davidi (S6, E32)
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In this episode, we delve into a pivotal event in the North American beekeeping calendar: the annual migration of over two million honey bee colonies to California's almond orchards. This massive movement, spanning mid-February to mid-March, marks the beginning of the beekeeping year. Coordinating this migration demands meticulous planning and coll…
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254 - Restoring Pollinator Habitat with Greenbelt Land Trust
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Land Trusts punch above their weight in creating pollinator habitat. In this episode we talk with Greenbelt Land Trust of some of their innovative methods for restoring pollinator habitat on a working farm.By Oregon State University Extension Service
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BKCorner Episode 235 - Extraction Action 2
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The complete process for preparing a propolis extract - see website for instructionsBy Kevin Inglin
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Here we are starting a new year and getting another chance to all be even better beekeepers. In this episode: a challenge to you all to stretch your skills and go deeper! Also, thinking about the disservice we do to new beekeepers focusing on starting with a package instead of a nuc... and other random tidbits including some teasers on upcoming epi…
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Charlie Linder: From Backyard to Commercial Beekeeper (S6, E31)
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Every hobbyist beekeeper eventually contemplates scaling up to a commercial operation with thousands of hives. Our podcast guest, Charlie Linder, embraced this challenge and has been forging ahead ever since. Initially, Charlie's beekeeping business centered on honey production. However, facing declining wholesale honey prices and competition from …
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Homemade foundation, improving workspace, bad beekeeping book, propolis vasoline for severely chapped lips, Orange Honey Butter, Vanilla Bean infused Honey, Propola Hive Rough Interior, Prepping for the beekeeping seasonBy Kevin Inglin
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Educating Honey Bee Veterinarians with Meghan Milbrath and Eva Reinicke (S6,E30)
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In this episode, Dr. Eva Reinicke, DVM, of Northfield, Minnesota joins Becky and guest cohost, Dr. Meghan Milbrath, assistant professor at Michigan State University. One focus of Meghan’s MSU bee lab is honey bee medicine training for veterinary practitioners. Her expertise is perfect for chatting with Eva who has been practicing honey bee medicine…
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Exploring the ways of caramelizing honey in preparation for making a caramel flavored mead - called a bochetBy Kevin Inglin
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In this week's Podcast: Planning for the new season, it's a big part of my winter, it helps me focus, it gets everything in it's place and it helps keep me optimistic for the new season. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 287 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The Beekeeping Show 2024 - Tickets available here Article: Beekeeping …
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NAHBE Update - Saturday, January 6, 2024 - Bonus #2
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Recorded live from the Beekeeping Today Podcast booth at the North American Honey Bee Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, Jeff prepared this update from special guests who stopped by the booth and from the floor, on the last day of the Expo Included in this special episode are: Cliff Struhl - Bee Smart Designs Aaron and John - Pierco The Roses (attendees…
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NAHBE Update - Friday, January 5, 2024 - Bonus #1
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Recorded live from the Beekeeping Today Podcast booth at the North American Honey Bee Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, Jeff prepared this update from special guests who stopped by the booth. Included in this special episode are: Attending beekeepers Dr. Erica Shelley - Better For Bees Anna Kaur and John Turpin - StrongMicrobials Dr. Larry Connor - Wic…
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New Year's Archive Special: Two Queen Honey Production (S6, E29)
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Happy New Year! As we embark on a new year, often marked by resolutions, we're excited to present a New Year's Archive Special. Join Jeff and Becky as they revisit Jeff‘s and Kim’s insightful interview with Colorado beekeeper Tom Theobald, in 2021. While Tom might not be the inventor of the two-queen colony management system for increasing honey yi…
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In this week's Podcast: Something slightly different, Today I'm chatting with Jackie Thomas, Master Beekeeper, Training Officer for the Dover and District BKA and Asian Hornet Action Team Co-Ordinator. Time to learn more about the Asian Hornet incursions into the South East of England. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 286 of my podcast…
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Thinking aloud on the factors in my beekeeping practice that may have contributed to a successful 13th year of fully chemical-free beekeeping. But first, some of the bad beekeeping I've done lately...ha! :-) THANK YOU Patrons for your continued support. You make these podcasts possible...AND commercial free for everyone! Leigh -- Please become a Fr…
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Podcast Family Holiday Gathering (S6, E28)
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Merry Christmas from Beekeeping Today Podcast! If you're tuning in on this festive day, we're glad to have you with us. The holiday season is a cherished time for family and friends, and though we dearly miss our beloved colleague, Kim Flottum, we're here to bring some warmth and reflection to your day. In this Holiday episode, Becky and Jeff are d…
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Remembering Kim Flottum; Audio Recording from Kim - February 2020 - The future of BeekeepingBy Kevin Inglin
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Episode 285: Freezing Bees and Spring Plans
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In this week's Podcast: What a very cold week we've just had, minus 5 degrees celsius overnight and it's left me shivering. No movement from any hives as our bees sit out the cold and hefting is about all we should now do. Me, I'm having a cuppa and planning the start of my new season and I thought I would share my top tip for Spring splits, swarm …
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Welcome to this week’s episode where we've woven together a rich tapestry of stories and expertise to enrich your winter days and nights with the fascinating world of bees. Ed Colby: High-Altitude Beekeeping Tales We start with our regular contributor, Ed Colby, a seasoned beekeeper from Colorado's Western Slopes. Ed's bees thrive in the high altit…
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In this week's Podcast: It's getting colder and our colonies are all set for the long winter ahead, actually, not really, listen in for yet more of my attempts to catch up with this beekeeping season. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 284 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Dade's Anatomy and Dissection of the Honeybee Contact Me…
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Ecofarms: Jamaican Beekeeping with Grace Foster-Reid (S6, E26)
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In this episode we are joined by Grace Foster-Reid, the visionary behind Ecofarms Jamaica. Ecofarms is not only a beacon of sustainable beekeeping in the Caribbean but also a platform for uplifting disadvantaged groups, including individuals who are deaf. Grace shares the compelling story of Ecofarms, from its humble beginnings to becoming a model …
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Bee Friendly Farming is an initiative to certify agricultural production for taking steps to help bees. This week we hear about the expansion of the program to the Pacific Northwest, specifically with regards to wine grapes.By Andony Melathopoulos
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Kudzu Purple Honey, US Rezone, Kim Flottum, Mite escape, Cherry Mead Prep, Cameron Jack EAS OAV, Cathy MiskoBy Kevin Inglin
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Episode 283: Emergency Hive Interventions
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In this week's Podcast: Most beekeepers will have packed away their hive tools and smoker for the Winter by now, but what if you've been unable to get your bees prepared for Winter as you normally might. Listen in for an emergency hive intervention to get back on track before Santa get's here! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 283 of my…
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Mission Beelieve with Monica Schmitt (S6, E25)
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In this episode, we're joined by Monica Schmitt, Director of Mission Beelieve, an organization dedicated to using beekeeping as a therapeutic and vocational resource for veterans and first responders. Monica, talks about how her enjoyment of beekeeping led her to discover how beekeeping can be used as an therapeutic tool, aiding in the mental healt…
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Episode 282: Scraping Frames and Muderous Swans!
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In this week's Podcast: It's been an interesting week to say the least! I've been unboxing new equipment, scraping and pressing heather honey frames and witnessed a most disturbing scene, of a mute swan attacking another mute swan at the fishing lakes apiaries. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 282 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sw…
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