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Joe Wesbrook
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Stolen Tools

Sometime Monday night, April 15, 2013, someone broke into my station wagon and stole my beekeeping toolbox.  Those of you who know me know the kind of toolbox I carry my kit in--an aluminum box…Continue

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Started Apr 16

2 large honey processors settle with US Dept. of Justice on illegal importation of honey

2 very large honey processors--Honey Solutions, in Baytown, TX, and Groeb Farms, of Onsted, MI (with offices in Baytown, TX) have agreed to pay millions of dollars in fines to the federal government…Continue

Started Feb 26

Booksigning & Talk
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Les Crowder, president of the NM Beekeepers Assn., will be giving a talk and signing his new book  "Top Bar Beekeeping" at Bookworks, Sunday afternoon October 14, 2012, starting at 3 p.m.  Bookworks…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jessie Brown Oct 10, 2012.

Seeking beekeepers with at least 8 hives in SE NM

As part of the National Honey Bee Inspection Survey, we're looking for beekeepers with at least 8 hives in a single location to allow us to come in and perform some specific, non-destructive tests on…Continue

Started Jan 6, 2012

 

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Stolen Tools

Sometime Monday night, April 15, 2013, someone broke into my station wagon and stole my beekeeping toolbox.  Those of you who know me know the kind of toolbox I carry my kit in--an aluminum box approx. 12 x 16 x 6, about the size of a large ammunition box.  The toolbox contained my smoker (the bellows is wrapped in yellow duct tape), a couple of hive tools (bright yellow, from Glory Bee), a pair of branch trimmers, wooden matches, charcoal lighter fluid, a lighter, and a couple of rolls of duct…See More
Apr 16
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ron brooks commented on Joe Wesbrook's event Ken Hays' Annual Field Day
"Hey Ken its Ron Brooks, how are you ? hows your bees?I sent some fellow beeks down your way to get some hives,i ordered three packs of bees and should be picking them up at your place when they come in.I hope to attend your event on may 11th, i hope…"
Mar 16
Joe Wesbrook posted a discussion

2 large honey processors settle with US Dept. of Justice on illegal importation of honey

2 very large honey processors--Honey Solutions, in Baytown, TX, and Groeb Farms, of Onsted, MI (with offices in Baytown, TX) have agreed to pay millions of dollars in fines to the federal government for the importation of Chinese honey, some of which was tainted by illegal antibiotics.  Story available online @…See More
Feb 26
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Joe Wesbrook replied to Larrea Lavoiscia (Ms.Bee Haven)'s discussion Minnesota Hybrids?
"Larrea, Contact Craig Noorlander, Papa Bears Honey, 281-7851. "
Feb 17
Joe Wesbrook posted an event

Ken Hays' Annual Field Day at Hays Honey Apple Farm

May 11, 2013 from 9am to 4pm
Ken Hays will hold his annual Field Day on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Hays Honey Apple Farm, 400 Esperanza Rd., in Bosque Farms.  There is a nominal fee for this event, but that covers the cost of the Porta-potties, plus table and chair rental.  There is a pot-luck lunch after the morning sessions.  The afternoon is devoted to being in the bee yard.  The event usually attracts between 75-125 people, ranging from those with an interest in becoming beekeepers, to novice and experienced beekeepers…See More
Feb 17
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Joe Wesbrook commented on Jessie Brown's event Abq Beeks End of Year PARTY!
"What's a picnic without fried chicken?  Count me in."
Oct 14, 2012
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Abq Beeks End of Year PARTY! at Downtown, Albuquerque

October 28, 2012 from 1pm to 4pm
Let's break bread together and celebrate a fantastic year of beekeeping. Bring either a dish to share or your best bee stories! This is a family friendly event. Also bring a pumpkin. We'll have a table set up for carving. The location is a private residence located close to Downtown, Albuquerque. Make sure to RSVP and the directions will be sent out the week before the event. See More
Oct 14, 2012
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Jessie Brown replied to Joe Wesbrook's discussion Booksigning & Talk
"Oh cool! Thanks for sharing the info. "
Oct 10, 2012
Joe Wesbrook posted a discussion

Booksigning & Talk

Les Crowder, president of the NM Beekeepers Assn., will be giving a talk and signing his new book  "Top Bar Beekeeping" at Bookworks, Sunday afternoon October 14, 2012, starting at 3 p.m.  Bookworks is located at  4022 Rio Grande NW, near the corner of Griegos and Rio Grande, in the Flying Star Plaza. For more information please call Bookworks at 505-344-8139.  The event is free and open to the public.See More
Oct 9, 2012
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Joe Wesbrook posted an event

Joe Wesbrook at Bookworks

October 14, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm
Les Crowder, president of the NM Beekeepers Assn., will be giving a talk and a book-signing on Sunday afternoon, October 14, 2012, at 3 p.m.  Les will be signing his new book "Top-Bar Beekeeping: Organic Practices for Honeybee Health".  The event is free and open to the public.  For more information, please call Bookworks at 505-344-8139.See More
Oct 9, 2012
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August 2012 Abq Beeks Meeting at Bernalillo County Extension Office

August 30, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Hello Everyone! Join us for the ABQ beeks meeting August 30th @ 6:30- 8:30 pm.  It's a FREE meeting of Albuquerque beekeepers, both new and experienced.We are pleased to have Les Crowder joining us to talk about Troubleshooting your Hive, Requeening and Disease Recognition/ Management. Come with questions and problems! Les Crowder and Heather Harrell have just published a fantastic book on Top Bar Beekeeping. You can find copies at…See More
Aug 26, 2012
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Tom & Diana Tanner is attending Joe Wesbrook's event

Volunteers needed at First Presbyterian Church

July 7, 2012 from 9am to 5pm
Looking for 6 volunteers for the NMBKA Michael Bush event on Saturday, July 7.  Need 4 volunteers for doors, checking membership rolls, selling admissions, starting at 9 a.m., until approximately noon.  Need 2 volunteers in the afternoon for misc. tasks (no cleanup, no chairs).  Please contact Joe Wesbrook @ joethebeeguy@gmail.com or Jessie Brown @…See More
Jul 6, 2012
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Carol Cummings commented on Joe Wesbrook's event Volunteers needed
"Thanks to TJ and everyone else at the honey harvesting demo. We had a great time and learned so much. You will be seeing us again.  "
Jul 4, 2012
Dave Ellis is attending Joe Wesbrook's event

Volunteers needed at First Presbyterian Church

July 7, 2012 from 9am to 5pm
Looking for 6 volunteers for the NMBKA Michael Bush event on Saturday, July 7.  Need 4 volunteers for doors, checking membership rolls, selling admissions, starting at 9 a.m., until approximately noon.  Need 2 volunteers in the afternoon for misc. tasks (no cleanup, no chairs).  Please contact Joe Wesbrook @ joethebeeguy@gmail.com or Jessie Brown @…See More
Jun 23, 2012
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Mike Fickling is attending Joe Wesbrook's event

Volunteers needed at First Presbyterian Church

July 7, 2012 from 9am to 5pm
Looking for 6 volunteers for the NMBKA Michael Bush event on Saturday, July 7.  Need 4 volunteers for doors, checking membership rolls, selling admissions, starting at 9 a.m., until approximately noon.  Need 2 volunteers in the afternoon for misc. tasks (no cleanup, no chairs).  Please contact Joe Wesbrook @ joethebeeguy@gmail.com or Jessie Brown @…See More
Jun 20, 2012
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Jessie Brown commented on Joe Wesbrook's event Volunteers needed
"Thanks for posting this Joe!"
Jun 16, 2012

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I use the following type of bee hives:
Langstroth
My bee hives are primarily located here (ZIP code):
87110

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At 10:21am on January 20, 2012, Jessie Brown said…

Never mind my last comment, looks like it will be a trapout that can be pushed to the spring, but I still would like to hear your opinion on winter removal survival!

Thanks

 
 
 

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