TOPICS: How to Grade Honey, Jack’s Scale and using a Refractometer
The meeting had 36 members present. Thanks to all who participated in the honey competition. It was a great overview of local area honey quality, flavour and colour. Thanks to Bob Crowhurst for organizing the event. It was a great sharing, learning and downright fun event.
Special thanks to KF Bees Honey for the kind donation of prizes, much appreciated.
The champs of the honey contest are listed below:
1st place: Gord Piggott
2nd place: Angela Cox
3rd place: Laurel Martin
Honourable mention to Keith Ferguson
The winning did not stop there. Tony and Judy Verboom were the lucky winners of $50 in the 50/50 draw. Thanks to all who participated.
Beekeeper’s Corner – Kevin Dolan did a great presentation on prepping for winter, mouse guards and pests.
Gallery of Meeting October 24, 2024:
The next meeting is November 28, 2024
TOPICS: Bee and hive products including pollen, propolis and apitherapy.