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Interacting with Honey Bees

Kaufman Family Farm 7773 Bull St, Bridgeport, New York

Our behavior around the stinging, venomous, swarming insects that are our honey bees is critical to our enjoyment of the hobby. This evenings discussion will revolve around what I call "the zen of beekeeping" Staying calm in the midst of the swarm. The protective gear for the beekeeperThe use of the smokerProper timingrecognizing the danger […]

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Honey Bee Swarm

Kaufman Family Farm 7773 Bull St, Bridgeport, New York

Swarming is the natural and necessary action honey bees engage in that keeps colonies prolific whether we want it to happen or not. Do you know what to do when you see a swarm? Lets take a look at why bees swarm and what it means. What to do when a colony swarms.How to catch […]

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Free Intro Class @ the bee yard

Central New York Beekeeper School Bridgeport, NY

May 27th, 2023 5th annual free class - donations accepted *date change from attached image. it is the LAST SATURDAY in MAY from NOON to 3PM

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Summer Kick Off Party

Kaufman Family Farm 7773 Bull St, Bridgeport, New York

Our annual summer kick off party features a potluck style picnic with live entertainment, bounce houses for the kids and cotton candy for all. This is a free family event that every one is encouraged to take the day and engage with friends. 2023 will the our 9th annual party and will be bigger and […]

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Feral Honey Bees

Kaufman Family Farm 7773 Bull St, Bridgeport, New York

Did you know that bees are not native to the Americas? How did they become such an integrated part of our society? We need bees. Yet the bees in the wild don't get the recognition they deserve. Feral colonies have such a grand well of knowledge to share and so few take the time to […]

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A Plan for Honey

Kaufman Family Farm 7773 Bull St, Bridgeport, New York

What to do with all that honey? A single hive can give us over 5 gallons of liquid gold! what is your plan? Harvesting, packaging, gifting selling and using.how to deal with all that honey and what can we expect will happen? honey can crystallize making it difficult to deal with, how to do this.what […]

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Beekeeper Picnic

Cornell Cooperative Extension 121 2nd street, Oriskany, New York

check it out!burgers and dogs provided, bring a dish to pass!

Canceled Beekeeper Olympics

Kaufman Family Farm 7773 Bull St, Bridgeport, New York

What is beekeepers sports?Beekeeping is mentally, spiritually , and physically challenging. Beekeeper sports day is about bringing Beekeepers and their families together to take on these challenges in a fun and entertaining way and win prizesAgenda:11:00am Welcome11:20 Warmup - The mentalQueen spottingThe one match smoker lightNoon Team Challenge - The PhysicalTwo man hive carry through […]

Honey shows: a how to guide

Kaufman Family Farm 7773 Bull St, Bridgeport, New York

Join us for a live zoom meeting and discussion on honey contests and shows. What makes for good show honey and how it is different from the honey we sell our customers and why. This will be a great time to get tips and ask question on how to make your honey a winner in […]

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