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October 2025 Meeting Recap

October 2025 Meeting Recap
Local 4th generation farmers, Allen and Jayme Beneker, gave a very informative presentation on their plans and process for building a new Regional Agricultural Education & Event Center, which will be located on their Beneker Family Farms, in southern Franklin County.  They currently operate a self-serve retail store on their farm, where besides selling their own farm raised beef, they…
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Beekeeping tips for October

Beekeeping tips for October
Originally by Jim Orem and Ginger Davidson, edited by R. Ellenson October is another critical month for honeybees, as we are rapidly losing daylight and the overnight temps are dipping into the 50's. The amount of forage available will depend largely on where you are located as well as what the fall weather brings. You might…
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Beekeeping Tips for September

Beekeeping Tips for September
Submitted by J. Morgan September is a critical month for bees. Forage and weather will vary based on where you are. Remember, robbing is a threat while nectar is in demand. Reduce entrances and don't keep your hives open too long. Additionally, remember, every time you crack the hive open and pull frames apart, you…
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Beekeeping Tips for August

Beekeeping Tips for August
Original article by Jim Orem and Ginger Davidson, edited by J. Morgan School has started and summer is heading fast to a close. Yet, it can still be hot out and the last thing on our minds is a cold, snowy winter. However, now is the time to start thinking about getting your bees into…
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