Notice to the Canadian Honey Industry,

Honey Industry Bulk Container Standard

Purpose

This notice is to advise the Canadian Honey Industry that a Honey Industry Bulk Container Standard has been developed to assist the honey industry to comply with the Canadian regulatory requirements.

Full implementation of this bulk container standard is to be implemented for the 2009 season.

Interim recommendations for the 2008 season have been communicated earlier through the Canadian Honey Council and provincial associations.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE.........

Dealing with Problem Honey Bees

The general public has a fear of all insects that appear to be able to sting them.  Most of the feared insects are simply “doing their own thing” and leaving them alone will reduce dangers from stinging.  Having said that, it is recognized that in some cases insects can create ongoing problems.

The Alberta Beekeepers Commission is pleased to assist local authorities by providing this short list of beekeepers who have volunteered to render assistance in those instances where members of the public are negatively affected by honey bees.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ASSISTANCE IS FOR PROBLEMS WITH HONEY BEES.  IT IS NOT FOR ASSISTANCE WITH BUMBLE BEES, WASPS, HORNETS, LEAF CUTTER BEES OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF BEES.  MORE INFO CLICK HERE

2008 SWARM CATCHER CONTACT INFO HERE

 

From the President’s Desk – July 2008

I trust that this issue will find you in good spirits as we are on the verge over the several months of producing some of the world’s best honey. 

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development has released preliminary results from the 2008 Bee Winter Kill Survey. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

University of Georgia given $4.1 million USDA grant to study disappearing bees

Athens, Georgia, June 6, 2008, By April Sorrow, University of Georgia

Almost half the bee colonies in the United States died last winter. Many were the result of a disorder that causes the colony to literally collapse. Using a $4.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, scientists at the University of Georgia hope to find solutions to the problem that is killing bees in 36 states.  More... (PDF 64KB)

 

Made in Canada rules tightened

James Cowan and Tobin Dalrymple, Canwest News Service

New guidelines for applying the Product of Canada label to food -- closing loopholes in existing legislation making it possible to confuse or mislead consumers -- were unveiled Wednesday by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.  More... (PDF 25KB)