Honey and Bee Products

Solar Beeswax Rendering and Hints for Exhibiting Wax Blocks

Malcolm T. Sanford and Tomas Bustamante

Keep the Sweetness Coming: Celebrate National Honey Bee Day

Julio Perez

Though I’m not a beekeeper, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge about honey bees over the past few years from the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory, fellow Extension Agents, and Ms. Atkins, the President of the Beekeepers of Putnam County. With National Honey Bee Day (the third Saturday in August)  upon us, I […]

UF/IFAS Honey Judge Training now conducted by American Honey Show Training Council

Amy Vu

Popular across the United States since the mid-1800s, honey shows have been a way for people who keep honey bees and who produce honey, beeswax, and other hive products to have their items evaluated in the court of industry and popular opinion. Bragging rights about “Best Honey” is a badge of honor for many a […]

Holiday Gift Guide: Spreading Joy While Supporting Indian River County Producers

Olivia Zugay

If you’re having difficulty deciding what to gift your friends and family this holiday season, we have you covered. We’ve curated a gift guide that not only offers great gifting ideas but also provides you with an opportunity to support local producers from Indian River County. Gifting locally made products during the holidays has many […]