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Etienne Tardiff

 Etienne Tardif and Ron Miksha join us today to talk about the Western Apicultural Society 2023 Conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Listen in as they talk about all that’s going to be happening and everything you wanted to know about this year’s WAS meeting, highlighting the topic Northern Lights Beekeeping This year, the conference is at the Gray Eagle Resort and Casino in Calgary, Canada. There will be a swarm of speakers on any topic you can think of, multiple workshops, a trade show area, outside demonstrations, a honey contest, and a lot of tours showing off the beauty of this Province. Check out the WAS web page for registration, sponsorships, and all the rest, and plan on being in Calgary, September 29, 30, and Oct 1. We hope you enjoy the episode. Leave comments and questions in the Comments Section of the episode's website. Links and websites mentioned in this podcast:   WAS Website: https://www.westernapiculturalsociety.org/ WAS Conference Website:  https://www.westernapiculturalsociety.org/2023conference Beekeeping Today Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beekeepingtodaypodcast  Honey Bee Obscura: https://www.honeybeeobscura.com   __ Betterbee is the presensting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee’s mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about heir line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. ___ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2023 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

Etienne Tardif and Ron Miksha join us today to talk about the Western Apicultural Society 2023 Conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Listen in as they talk about all that’s going to be happening and everything you wanted to know about this year’s WAS meeting, highlighting the topic Northern Lights Beekeeping This year, the conference is at the <a href="https://www.greyeagleresortandcasino.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gray Eagle Resort and Casino</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calgary, Canada</a>. There will be a swarm of speakers on any topic you can think of, multiple workshops, a trade show area, outside demonstrations, a honey contest, and a lot of tours showing off the beauty of this Province. Check out the <a href="https://www.westernapiculturalsociety.org/2023conference" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WAS web page</a> for registration, sponsorships, and all the rest, and plan on being in Calgary, September 29, 30, and Oct 1. We hope you enjoy the episode. Leave comments and questions in the Comments Section of the episode's website. Links and websites mentioned in this podcast:  <ul> <li>WAS Website: <a href="https://www.westernapiculturalsociety.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.westernapiculturalsociety.org/</a></li> <li>WAS Conference Website:  <a href="https://www.westernapiculturalsociety.org/2023conference" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.westernapiculturalsociety.org/2023conference</a></li> <li>Beekeeping Today Podcast on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@beekeepingtodaypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@beekeepingtodaypodcast</a> </li> <li>Honey Bee Obscura: <a href="https://www.honeybeeobscura.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.honeybeeobscura.com</a></li> </ul> __ <a href="https://betterbee.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Betterbee</a> is the presensting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee’s mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at <a href="https://www.betterbee.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.betterbee.com</a> This episode is brought to you by <a href="http://globalpatties.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Global Patties</a>! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at <a href="http://globalpatties.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://globalpatties.com</a> and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  Thanks to <a href="https://www.strongmicrobials.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Strong Microbials</a> for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about heir line of probiotics in our <a href="https://beekeepingtodaypodcast.com/strong-microbial-with-drs-vera-and-slava-strogolova-s3-e12" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Season 3, Episode 12</a> episode and from their website: <a href="https://www.strongmicrobials.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.strongmicrobials.com</a> Thanks for <a href="https://www.northernbeebooks.co.uk/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Northern Bee Books</a> for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. ___ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: <a href="mailto:questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com" rel="noopener">questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com</a> Thank you for listening! Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2023 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

Western Apicultural Society Annual Conference with Etienne Tardiff and Ron Miksha (S6, E09)

Listen in to learn the evolution of migratory beekeepers since the 1970's, and why Ron believes that our current pollination system isn't sustainable. “We can do more with fewer acres by using the honeybees, and they're being provided by commercial beekeepers.” - Ron Miksha. Learn more about this episode of PolliNation at http://bit.ly/PN-Ron-Miksha 

Listen in to learn the evolution of migratory beekeepers since the 1970's, and why Ron believes that our current pollination system isn't sustainable. “We can do more with fewer acres by using the honeybees, and they're being provided by commercial beekeepers.” - Ron Miksha. Learn more about this episode of PolliNation at <a href="http://bit.ly/PN-Ron-Miksha" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/PN-Ron-Miksha</a>

54 Ron Miksha - Crop Pollination: Past, Present and Future

Ron Miksha is a Writer and Beekeeper from Calgary in Canada. Ron has been involved in Beekeeping for many years as a Commercial Beekeeping and educator. He is the author of the Bad Beekeeping book and blog. Here is what you will discover (Now with Times!!!) For your reference we now include times for the conversation points, Some podcast players allow you to click on the times to jump to that section.  How Ron got started in Beekeeping 02:56 Ron Goes to University 07:36 How Ron Produced Comb Honey 08:40 Why did Ron Change Careers 12:13 Did the Honey Prices Increase? 13:52 What Excites Ron About Beekeeping 15:08 You can't control the weather 20:27 Calgary is known as cowtown 22:31 The Bad Beekeeping Blog is 21 years old 24:30 What are Blogs about? 26:01 Neonicotinoids causing no issues in Alberta! 26:16 What types of Crops are Grown in Alberta? 28:18 Bee Die off in Ontario 30:14 Why did the Ontario Die off Happen? 32:14 Are Honey Bees harmful to Native Bees 34:03 Native Bees added to Endangered List in Hawaii 36:10 Where does get his ideas for his blog Posts 38:41 Books that influenced Ron 40:50 A Heavy Metal Band was Named after Ron? 45:23 If Ron was a time Traveller - What would he tell his younger self 46:45 Ron Miksha and Neil Bertram Course 49:00 The most common questions Ron's Students Ask is? 51:01 What are Ron's plans for next season 52:47  Resources mentioned in the show  Ron’s Famous Bad Beekeeping Blog can be found HERE Follow Ron on Twitter HERE Ron’s Book “Bad Beekeeping” can be found HERE Fifty Years Among the Bees - by Dr. C. C. Miller - Get it from Phil’s Website BioBees.com  HERE. Or buy a hard copy HERE The Joys of Beekeeping by Richard Taylor, can be bought from HERE Ron’s Wikipedia Page is HERE Miksha the Heavy Metal Band Ron’s Beekeeping Business Course - Making Money from Honey  Full Show Notes can be found HERE

Ron Miksha is a Writer and Beekeeper from Calgary in Canada. Ron has been involved in Beekeeping for many years as a Commercial Beekeeping and educator. He is the author of the Bad Beekeeping book and blog. Here is what you will discover (Now with Times!!!) For your reference we now include times for the conversation points, Some podcast players allow you to click on the times to jump to that section. <ul> <li>How Ron got started in Beekeeping 02:56</li> <li>Ron Goes to University 07:36</li> <li>How Ron Produced Comb Honey 08:40</li> <li>Why did Ron Change Careers 12:13</li> <li>Did the Honey Prices Increase? 13:52</li> <li>What Excites Ron About Beekeeping 15:08</li> <li>You can't control the weather 20:27</li> <li>Calgary is known as cowtown 22:31</li> <li>The Bad Beekeeping Blog is 21 years old 24:30</li> <li>What are Blogs about? 26:01</li> <li>Neonicotinoids causing no issues in Alberta! 26:16</li> <li>What types of Crops are Grown in Alberta? 28:18</li> <li>Bee Die off in Ontario 30:14</li> <li>Why did the Ontario Die off Happen? 32:14</li> <li>Are Honey Bees harmful to Native Bees 34:03</li> <li>Native Bees added to Endangered List in Hawaii 36:10</li> <li>Where does get his ideas for his blog Posts 38:41</li> <li>Books that influenced Ron 40:50</li> <li>A Heavy Metal Band was Named after Ron? 45:23</li> <li>If Ron was a time Traveller - What would he tell his younger self 46:45</li> <li>Ron Miksha and Neil Bertram Course 49:00</li> <li>The most common questions Ron's Students Ask is? 51:01</li> <li>What are Ron's plans for next season 52:47</li> </ul> Resources mentioned in the show <ul> <li>Ron’s Famous Bad Beekeeping Blog can be found <a href="https://badbeekeepingblog.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></li> <li>Follow Ron on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/ronmiksha" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></li> <li>Ron’s Book “Bad Beekeeping” can be found <a href="http://kiwi.bz/bdbk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></li> <li>Fifty Years Among the Bees - by Dr. C. C. Miller - Get it from Phil’s Website <a href="http://BioBees.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BioBees.com</a> <a href="http://biobees.com/library/general_beekeeping/beekeeping_books_articles/50_years_bees.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> HERE</a>. Or buy a hard copy <a href="http://kiwi.bz/50years" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></li> <li>The Joys of Beekeeping by Richard Taylor, can be bought from <a href="http://kiwi.bz/joybk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></li> <li>Ron’s Wikipedia Page is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Miksha" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miksha" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miksha the Heavy Metal Band</a></li> <li>Ron’s Beekeeping Business Course - <a href="https://makingmoneyfromhoney.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Making Money from Honey</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes can be found <a href="http://kiwimana.co.nz/bad-beekeeping-with-ron-miksha-km113" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>

Bad Beekeeping with Ron Miksha - KM113