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Nov. 27, 2023

Exploring the Native and Non-Native Bee Debate with Ron Miksha (S6, E…

In this episode, we talk with Ron Miksha, a former commercial beekeeper now living in Calgary, Alberta. Ron was on the podcast back in August of this year talking about the Western Apiculture Society conference with Étienne Tardiff. At the …

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Oct. 16, 2023

Honey Labeling and Native vs. Non-Native with Eugene Makovec (S6, E18)

On today’s show, Jeff and Becky welcome back Eugene Makovec, editor of the American Bee Journal! Honey labeling laws vary widely across the US, creating a complex patchwork of regulations that can be challenging for both new and experienced...

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March 13, 2023

Honey Bees and Golf At The University of Georgia with Jennifer Berry …

Close your eyes and think of a gold course. We’re pretty sure that when you think of the landscape and maintenance of a typical golf course, with lots trim flat greens, schedules of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and other chemicals - …

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Feb. 13, 2023

Seeds for Bees with Project Apis m. (S5, E35)

Density, Diversity and Duration. These are the three Project Apis m. objectives when selecting the best Seeds For Bees plantings. Today, Rory Crowley and Stetcyn Malonado join us to talk about the importance of planting ground cover in the fall …

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Nov. 21, 2022

Chinese Tallow Update with Steven Coy (S5, E23)

Today, we’ve invited Steven Coy back to the how to provide an update on the Chinese Tallow tree and efforts to eliminate them. Chinese Tallow was brought to the USA in the 1700’s as an ornamental. They have very successfully …

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Aug. 8, 2022

The Bee Girl's Summer Tour with Sarah Red-Laird (S5, E8)

On this week’s episode, we are joined by Sarah Red-Laird, the Bee Girl and she is on a mission this summer. Sarah is visiting all sorts of people in the Midwest who are trying to do the same thing she …

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April 18, 2022

Earth Day Update from Dr. Jonathan Lundgren (S4, E44)

Happy Earth Day… week. Earth Day is this Friday, April 22… and in recognition of that day, we’ve invited Dr. Jonathan Lundgren back to the show to talk about his work at Blue Dasher Farm and with the Ecdysis Foundation’s …

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Sept. 13, 2021

HBHC Part 3 - Pete Berthelsen, Habitat & Forage (S4, E13)

Today, we pick up on the third installment of our exploration of the Honey Bee Health Coalition’s programs as we talk with Pete Berthelsen. Pete runs the Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund, a non-profit organization working to improve the habitat …

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Aug. 9, 2021

Bee City USA with Xerces' Molly Martin & City of Olympia's Amy Stull …

In this episode we talk first with Molly Martin, the coordinator of Bee City USA, and Bee Campus USA, both supported by the Xerces Society. The Xerces Society is as Pro Pollinator as any group can get, there’s no doubt …

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April 12, 2021

The Climate Change Impact on Bees & Floral Sources with Dr. Christina…

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Christina Grozinger, from Penn State’s Department of Entomology. Her recent research and and plant growing season has confirmed many suspicions on the long term impact these changes have on all bees, both native...

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Nov. 23, 2020

Ernst Seed Company - Calvin Ernst with Kirsten (S3, E26)

Protecting pollinators and improving the habitat for honey bees often entails planting nectar and pollen rich plants. In this episode, Kirsten talks with Calvin Ernst, founder of , who has been deeply involved with growing native plants for over 50...

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April 21, 2020

Earth Day Special with Jonathan Lundgren Ecdysis Foundation (S2, E26)

Fifty years ago today, at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, there was a celebration of the very first Earth Day, sponsored by then Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, who had organized the event as a teach-in on campuses across the …

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April 17, 2020

The Pollinator Victory Garden with Author Kim Eierman (S2, E25)

Sit back and listen while Jeff and Kim talk with Kim Eierman, founder of EcoBeneficial, and the author of The Pollinator Victory Garden, How To Win The War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening. If you’ve been thinking of starting …

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Jan. 16, 2020

Planting Large Scale Pollinator Habitats with Lindsey White and Randi…

Lindsey White and Randi Grout work for Meadville Land Service, Inc., which is a "cousin" company of the Ernst Seed Company out of Cochranton, PA. MLS specializes in planning, planting and maintaining large scale (multiple acre) pollinator...

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March 28, 2019

Jonathan Lundgren: Regenerative Agriculture and Honey Bee Health - (0…

Dr. Jonathan Lundgren is a former USDA-ARS soil scientist, having received his PhD in Entomology from the University of Illinois in 2004. Today he is Director of and CEO of . He has also recently contributed to magazine! is focused …

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