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I look forward to hearing about your progress sound like a very interesting endeavour , hope we learn lots

 

[Chris F]

I need to qualify my comment. They can potetially become a problem if they are not managed correctly. In my first year I had a hive that created a 300m exclusion zone it was a nasty problem, I had done the training and ticked all the boxes however I had managed the hive incorrectly and they had become highly agressive and territorial.

But I think @Chris F you may be onto something. This could also work for swarm collection.

We would be happy to support any ways for different groups to link up. Please keep the ideas coming on this thread.

 

[PeaBee]

@sfe4r Would you be able to post this thread on any bee keepers groups? I'm sure lots of bee keepers would find it useful to connect with farmers.

Hi, just came across this thread and as a beekeeper I am fascinated by your plans @sfe4r so hope you are going to keep us updated as they progress. Though I have to say a bee bed is a new one on me. I feel like I am missing out as the main aroma i get when working my bees is either smoke from my smoker or a sweaty bee suit smell! Though being around bees can be relaxing so maybe there is somthing in it.
I remember my father having a converted trailer that the hives would be fastened into for transporting to the heather and stay in for the duration of August as they sides had entrances on. The trailer would be jacked up on some lengths of railway sleepers and the wheels and tow hitch removed just incase.
You are so correct @Chris F as beekeepers it can be quite difficult to connect with farmers and I guess vice versa. As well as the local associations the Bee Farmers Association represents professional bee farmers and would be able to put farmers in touch with bee businesses in their area. I agree with @sfe4r That I would be wary about sharing this thread on a bee group forum as you would want to be sure the person taking you up on your offer of a bee site knew what they were doing.
I have been pleasantly surprised by how accommodating most farmers are when I have approached them about having some of my hives on their land. Even during lockdown when I have had to resort to "stalking" people on Twitter and sending unsolicited messages ( instead of knocking on doors with a jar of honey on hand) to get some new sites the response has mainly been positive. So I hope you get s similar response in the Surrey area and you trail works out this summer. (and if anyone in the East Midlands fancies some bees on thier land or anyone pretty much anywhere has access to some heather feel free to get in touch, sorry @sfe4r Could not resist and figure we are far enough apart).

 

[PeaBee]

We would be happy to support any ways for different groups to link up. Please keep the ideas coming on this thread.

Would beekeepers posting in the wanted section of TFF be a good way to start to aupport bee keepers and farmers link up? If so this could be posted on the Beekeeping forums (there are two -its political!) As a suggestion for those looking for sites to join here and engage with farmers.

 

[onesiedale]

Would beekeepers posting in the wanted section of TFF be a good way to start to aupport bee keepers and farmers link up? If so this could be posted on the Beekeeping forums (there are two -its political!) As a suggestion for those looking for sites to join here and engage with farmers.

Rather than the wanted section, why not post in this (holistic) , cropping or even the Ag. matters section.
You'll get better coverage and throw open some good discussion. There'll be plenty of support for bee keepers.

 

[Chris F]

Rather than the wanted section, why not post in this (holistic) , cropping or even the Ag. matters section.
You'll get better coverage and throw open some good discussion. There'll be plenty of support for bee keepers.

I’d agree lets keep a thread going in this section.

 

[PeaBee]

Rather than the wanted section, why not post in this (holistic) , cropping or even the Ag. matters section.
You'll get better coverage and throw open some good discussion. There'll be plenty of support for bee keepers.

That's good advice, I was worried it might get lost in requests for shooting and metal detecting and would not necessarily get seen. I should start a new thread in this section rather than my shameless hijack of @sfe4r's post. I will also pass it around my fellow beekeepers and beefarmers to let them know what a good bunch and interesting resource TFF is.

 

[Kevtherev]

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