Tag Archives: beekeeping

Where have all the honeybees gone? A documentary on the devastation of colony collapse disorder

Over the next few weeks I’ve invited my colleague David Manly to write some reviews of films he’s screened as part of the ‘Planet in Focus‘ film festival in Toronto, Ontario.  Planet in Focus is Canada’s largest environmentally-themed film festival, and the exceptionally successful event is currently in its twelfth season.  This week David tells … Continue reading

Richmond County Daily Journal – Beekeepers get grant for mobile honey extracting unit

The Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI) has awarded the Richmond County Beekeeper’s Association with a grant of $5,300 for a new project. Julius Tillery, Central Piedmont field coordinator with Tobacco Communities Reinvestment Project, said, “The Richmond County Beekeeping Association will be purchasing a mobile honey extraction and bottling unit for small beekeepers in Richmond and … Continue reading