In further experiments, the researchers were able to 'rescue' some of the afflicted hives by moving them to reconstructed prairie sites with many late-flowering prairie plants. 'But then they all just crashed and burned at the end of the year,' Toth said. In fact, the hives in highly agricultural areas outcompeted hives in areas with less soybean production,' said Amy Toth, a professor of ecology, evolution and organismal biology at Iowa State University who led the research with ISU entomology professor Matthew O'Neal and University of Illinois entomology professor Adam Dolezal. When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.'We saw a feast-or-famine kind of dynamic happening, where in the middle of the summer they were doing great. Please send a complete resume to to apply : May 15th

If you deemed capable of working on your own to perform hive inspections than the hourly wage will increase. Term: Our full time position starts in June and goes until October, with potential to work part-time throughout the winter melting, bottling and selling honey. The season ends with wrapping and winterizing hives. Once the flow is over we then shift into disease and mite control, as well as a heavy focus on feeding and nutrition. Each week is different! Activities include hive inspections, queen rearing, honey harvesting and extraction, as well as building and cleaning of bee equipment. You will have an opportunity to partake in every aspect of hive maintenance and honey production as the jobs shift throughout the season. Please note that a drivers license is required.

A full super of honey can weigh up to 90lbs, and it is important that you are able to safely and comfortably carry full supers. Calm beekeepers make calm bees, and one cannot be calm if afraid of being stung. The second most important quality is a willingness to get stung. Beekeeping experience is a plus but not absolutely necessary. You will get all the experience and mentorship you need to be a capable beekeeper. The most important quality is a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in bees. Our number one goal is to keep healthy and thriving colonies. We have been producing honey in the area for four generations. We provide honey to our local community and sell colonies to other commercial honey operations throughout Western Canada. Golden Cariboo Honey is a honey and nucleus colony producer located in Lillooet BC. Golden Cariboo Honey in Lillooet, British Columbia is seeking a Beekeeper! ABOUT Golden Cariboo Honey View more Farm Jobs and Apprenticeships on our Job Board

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