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How to make money at a farmers market

When operating a homestead, farm, small farm, backyard garden, or greenhouse, you have likely had the idea of trying to generate income by selling some of your produce.  Whether it be just...

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What is the Saskatraz Honey Bee Temperament, are They Gentle?

My experience with Saskatraz bees has been great. They act very similarly to Russian and Italian honey bees. They have been gentle and great to work with. (Photo credit Donna Silva)

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Do Saskatraz Honey Bees Winter Well?

A major concern of many, if not all beekeepers is the wintering over of their bees.  The winter can take a huge toll on the hive and sometimes result in the death of your hive.   Saskatraz...

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What Honey Bee Should I buy, Saskatraz, Carniolan, Italian, or Other Breeds?

When I began beekeeping, I was "buzzing" with excitement, and did a lot of research regarding various bee breeds and their known characteristics. When it came time to start my own hive, I debated...

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What are Saskatraz Bees? Are They an Answer to Colony Collapse?

In the increasing battle to raise honey bees there is a new variety on stage.  The Saskatraz honey bee shows some amazingly good promise to do well in the battle against varroa mites and...

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The great benefits of Russian Honey Bees.

The Russian Honey Bee is More resistant to Varroa Mites. If you are a beekeeper, then you know the dreaded Varroa Mite.  These lousy parasites can take down the health and can even kill...

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We are Betsy and Ron Russon a fifth generation family on the same family farm. Betsy is an attorney who practices federal administrative and social security disability law, and Ron is a wildlife fine artist by trade. We are both homesteaders the rest of the time, with a growing family, and rich heritage of working the land, planting, growing, and raising poultry and/or livestock. It's hard work, but we both love it, and the opportunities that farming and homesteading bring for self-sufficiency and home-based reliance. Layla (also pictured) is our rescue pup who keeps us all in line.

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