Non-Chemical Mite Treatments

Varroa mites are abundant this year, according to Craig Petros, Bee Inspector.  Treatment Ideas  1.  Sprinkle dry crushed eucalyptus leaves inside the top lid before closing us the hive for winter. The odor will drive mites from the hive. *Taken Read More …

Honey Date Cake

Ingredients   1 Cup Dates, Chopped   1 Cup Boiling Water   1 tsp. Soda   1 T. Butter   1 Egg   ¼ Cup Sugar   ¼ Cup Honey   1 tsp. Vanilla   1 ½ Cup Flour   Read More …

November Newsletter

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October Newsletter

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September Newsletter

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Pineapple Orange Honey Smoothie

This is refreshing any season! Ingredients   1 cup milk   1 1/2 cups pineapple, diced   1 cup plain yogurt   1/3 cup pure honey   2 T orange juice   1 tsp. orange zest   5 to 10 Read More …

Brat Fry

The DJCBA served up brats and hamburgers at Glenn’s Brat Haus on September 7th.  The funds raised go to support the Dodge/Jefferson Co. Beekeepers Honey Queen program.  Thank you to the volunteers who came out and to the public who Read More …

Baking With Honey Contest Winners!

Members giving a presentation on beekeeping.

Entries for the Baking with Honey Contest at the Dodge County Fair were selected August 17. The program was sponsored by the Dodge/Jefferson Beekeeping Association. There were 30 entries in this first ever contest. In Open Class first place of Read More …

Use and attitude survey

Every 3 to 4 years, the National Honey Board surveys general consumers to find out what they think about honey and how they are using it.  In 2009 a total of 531 house-holds, which consisted of men and women between Read More …

Hot n’ Honey Dip

Try this easy September recipe of the month! Ingredients    ½ cup honey   ½ cup Dijon-style mustard   1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce   Black pepper   Cayenne pepper, to taste   Directions Beat together honey and remaining ingredients.Serve with pretzels, vegetables, Read More …