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Beehive distribution program suspended

April 11, 2019

Virginians are excited about raising honeybees. Due to an overwhelming response to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Beehive Distribution Program, the program has been suspended.

Bees, Honey, News

State continues to experience honeybee losses

March 21, 2019

Every winter the commonwealth’s honeybee population experiences colony losses. Over the past five years, surveys have shown a steady increase in honeybee mortality averaging greater than one-third of the statewide population.

Agriculture Business, Bees, Honey, News

Farm Bureau, other farm groups petition DOT for hauling flexibility

October 18, 2018

On Oct. 15 the American Farm Bureau Federation and other organizations representing haulers of livestock, bees and fish submitted a petition to the U.S. Department of Transportation requesting flexibility on hours of service requirements.

Animals and Livestock, Aquaculture, Bees, Honey, News

Celebratory week, beekeeper funding focuses on honeybee health

June 7, 2018

June 18-24 has been set aside as National Pollinator Week, and Gov. Ralph Northam has declared it Virginia Pollinator Week as well.

Animals and Livestock, Bees, Honey, News

Agriculture Literacy Week to feature readings of These Bees Count!

February 8, 2018

Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom’s annual Agriculture Literacy Week will take place March 5-9, and Virginia AITC has selected These Bees Count!, a children’s book by Alison Formento, as its 2018 Book of the Year.

Agriculture in the Classroom, Bees, Honey, Events, Meetings and Events, News, Programs

Virginia AITC picks pollinator book as its 2018 Book of the Year

December 28, 2017

Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom’s annual Agriculture Literacy Week will take place March 5-9; and Virginia AITC has selected These Bees Count, a children’s book by Alison Formento, as its 2018 Book of the Year.

Agriculture in the Classroom, Bees, Honey, News, Programs

National Honey Month concludes, beekeepers create a buzz at State Fair

September 28, 2017

September is National Honey Month, but even when the month-long observance ends, attendees at the State Fair of Virginia can continue the celebration.

Animals and Livestock, Bees, Honey, Meetings and Events, State Fair of Virginia

Virginia has fewer bees but is seeing fewer losses

July 26, 2017

The number of Virginia honey bee colonies declined between the winter of 2015 and the winter of 2016, but a warm winter may have helped more bees survive this year.

Bees, Honey, News

Va. pollinator plan aligned with national recommendations to revive honeybee population

June 22, 2017

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released its pollinator protection plan just as a task force for the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology published a commentary examining honey bee health stressors.

Bees, Honey, Farm Practices, News, Pesticides

Pollinator Week is a good time to brush up on pollinators, honeybee health

June 8, 2017

Pollinators are important to farmers and ranchers, gardeners and the food industry. That’s why June 19-25 has been designated National Pollinator Week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior.

Bees, Honey, News

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