The Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

Nick is an organic farmer with over a hundred colonies. Join us for this wide ranging interview. If you would like to support the production of this free podcast, please consider becoming a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping Forum:  http://www.tfbforum.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeepingAll negative comments will be deleted without further consideration.

Matt Arthur has had some interesting adventures in beekeeping, including some work in Benin. He currently lives in Missouri.   If you would like to support the production of this free podcast, please consider becoming a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  https://tfb.podbean.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping Forum:  http://www.tfbforum.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping All negative comments will be deleted without further consideration.   Equipment I Use (Affiliate Links):   Computer: Acer Aspire VX: https://amzn.to/36LCBKc SSD: https://amzn.to/36OYAAv Logitech M510 Mouse:  https://amzn.to/2CAGzYx Webcam (newer): https://amzn.to/34DTxR4Logitech K860 Keyboard: https://amzn.to/2XKirwFWD My Passport: https://amzn.to/3drkBIg Filming Equipment: Canon EOS M50: https://amzn.to/3gFIDBbPowerExtra Camera Batteries: https://amzn.to/2Md7Nci Takstar SGC-598 Microphone: https://amzn.to/2UcA0of Microphone Muff: https://amzn.to/3clbDL8Rechargeable AA Batteries: https://amzn.to/2Au5hvS   Recording Equipment: Mixer: https://amzn.to/2yNdn1UInterface:https://amzn.to/3dkmIgFMicrophone: Legacy LSM-65Stand: https://amzn.to/2ZW4VZsPop filter: https://amzn.to/3evI0YWMic Cable: https://amzn.to/36P5u92 Interface Cable: https://amzn.to/2XlMuvz Recorded and Edited with AudacityZoom for conferencing     ##########################  Affiliate Disclosure:  ##########################  Note: Some of the links used in the description will direct you to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, we earn revenue from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

Anthony stops by for a wide ranging chat about bees. We had a lot of fun. He has also visited my apiary.   If you would like to support the production of this free podcast, please consider becoming a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  https://tfb.podbean.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping Forum:  http://www.tfbforum.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping All negative comments will be deleted without further consideration.   Equipment I Use (Affiliate Links):   Computer: Acer Aspire VX: https://amzn.to/36LCBKc SSD: https://amzn.to/36OYAAv Logitech M510 Mouse:  https://amzn.to/2CAGzYx Webcam (newer): https://amzn.to/34DTxR4Logitech K860 Keyboard: https://amzn.to/2XKirwFWD My Passport: https://amzn.to/3drkBIg Filming Equipment: Canon EOS M50: https://amzn.to/3gFIDBbPowerExtra Camera Batteries: https://amzn.to/2Md7Nci Takstar SGC-598 Microphone: https://amzn.to/2UcA0of Microphone Muff: https://amzn.to/3clbDL8Rechargeable AA Batteries: https://amzn.to/2Au5hvS   Recording Equipment: Mixer: https://amzn.to/2yNdn1UInterface:https://amzn.to/3dkmIgFMicrophone: Legacy LSM-65Stand: https://amzn.to/2ZW4VZsPop filter: https://amzn.to/3evI0YWMic Cable: https://amzn.to/36P5u92 Interface Cable: https://amzn.to/2XlMuvz Recorded and Edited with AudacityZoom for conferencing     ##########################  Affiliate Disclosure:  ##########################  Note: Some of the links used in the description will direct you to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, we earn revenue from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

I've know Mark for a number of years.  He is an extremely knowledgeable and well rounded beekeeper. Join us for a very in depth conversation. If you would like to support the production of this free podcast, please consider becoming a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  https://tfb.podbean.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping Forum:  http://www.tfbforum.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeepingAll negative comments will be deleted without further consideration.   Equipment I Use (Affiliate Links):   Computer: Acer Aspire VX: https://amzn.to/36LCBKc SSD: https://amzn.to/36OYAAv Logitech M510 Mouse:  https://amzn.to/2CAGzYx Webcam (newer): https://amzn.to/34DTxR4Logitech K860 Keyboard: https://amzn.to/2XKirwFWD My Passport: https://amzn.to/3drkBIgFilming Equipment: Canon EOS M50: https://amzn.to/3gFIDBbPowerExtra Camera Batteries: https://amzn.to/2Md7Nci Takstar SGC-598 Microphone: https://amzn.to/2UcA0of Microphone Muff: https://amzn.to/3clbDL8Rechargeable AA Batteries: https://amzn.to/2Au5hvS   Recording Equipment: Mixer: https://amzn.to/2yNdn1UInterface:https://amzn.to/3dkmIgFMicrophone: Legacy LSM-65Stand: https://amzn.to/2ZW4VZsPop filter: https://amzn.to/3evI0YWMic Cable: https://amzn.to/36P5u92 Interface Cable: https://amzn.to/2XlMuvz Recorded and Edited with AudacitySkype or Zoom for conferencing     ##########################  Affiliate Disclosure:  ##########################  Note: Some of the links used in the description will direct you to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, we earn revenue from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

All the Treatment-Free Beekeepers Group moderators sit down for a chat during the pandemic. Many subjects covered. A good time was had by all. If you would like to support the production of this free podcast, please consider becoming a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping Forum:  http://www.tfbforum.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeepingAll negative comments will be deleted without further consideration.   Equipment I Use (Affiliate Links):   Computer: Acer Aspire VX: https://amzn.to/36LCBKc SSD: https://amzn.to/36OYAAv Logitech M510 Mouse:  https://amzn.to/2CAGzYx Webcam (newer): https://amzn.to/34DTxR4Logitech K860 Keyboard: https://amzn.to/2XKirwFWD My Passport: https://amzn.to/3drkBIgFilming Equipment: Canon EOS M50: https://amzn.to/3gFIDBbPowerExtra Camera Batteries: https://amzn.to/2Md7Nci Takstar SGC-598 Microphone: https://amzn.to/2UcA0of Microphone Muff: https://amzn.to/3clbDL8Rechargeable AA Batteries: https://amzn.to/2Au5hvS Recording Equipment: Mixer: https://amzn.to/2yNdn1UInterface:https://amzn.to/3dkmIgFMicrophone: Legacy LSM-65Stand: https://amzn.to/2ZW4VZsPop filter: https://amzn.to/3evI0YWMic Cable: https://amzn.to/36P5u92 Interface Cable: https://amzn.to/2XlMuvz Recorded and Edited with AudacitySkype or Zoom for conferencing ##########################  Affiliate Disclosure:  ##########################  Note: Some of the links used in the description will direct you to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, we earn revenue from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

Josh is preparing to become a new beekeeper by making swarm traps and connecting with his community. And he likes haiku too. If you would like to support the production of this free podcast, please consider becoming a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping Forum:  http://www.tfbforum.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping   Equipment I Use (Affiliate Links):   Computer: Acer Aspire VX: https://amzn.to/36LCBKc SSD: https://amzn.to/36OYAAv Logitech M510 Mouse:  https://amzn.to/2CAGzYx Webcam (newer): https://amzn.to/34DTxR4Logitech K860 Keyboard: https://amzn.to/2XKirwFWD My Passport: https://amzn.to/3drkBIgFilming Equipment: Canon EOS M50: https://amzn.to/3gFIDBbPowerExtra Camera Batteries: https://amzn.to/2Md7Nci Takstar SGC-598 Microphone: https://amzn.to/2UcA0of Microphone Muff: https://amzn.to/3clbDL8Rechargeable AA Batteries: https://amzn.to/2Au5hvS Recording Equipment: Mixer: https://amzn.to/2yNdn1UInterface:https://amzn.to/3dkmIgFMicrophone: Legacy LSM-65Stand: https://amzn.to/2ZW4VZsPop filter: https://amzn.to/3evI0YWMic Cable: https://amzn.to/36P5u92 Interface Cable: https://amzn.to/2XlMuvz Recorded and Edited with AudacitySkype or Zoom for conferencing ##########################  Affiliate Disclosure:  ##########################  Note: Some of the links used in the description will direct you to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, we earn revenue from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

Gene is a North Georgia beekeeper who has come to some great beekeeping philosophies that are helpful for changing the face of beekeeping and he also uses Layens hives. If this free media has been helpful or profitable to you, please consider becoming a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum:  http://www.tfbforum.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping

Marcel is a college student focusing on crop science and pesticides. He has some interesting experiences and views on keeping bees treatment-free.   If this free media has been helpful or profitable to you, please consider becoming a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping Forum:  http://www.tfbforum.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping

Bruce is one of the must unapologetic treatment-free beekeepers and swarm catchers you'll find. If this free media has been helpful or profitable to you, please consider becoming a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping Forum:  http://www.tfbforum.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping

Lots of science and some great methods and stories in this one folks.   If this free media has been helpful or profitable to you, please consider becoming a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping Forum:  http://www.tfbforum.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping

Even though Jack is a relatively new beekeeper, he has beekeeping experiences most beekeepers will never have, including filming a beekeeping documentary in Cuba. If this free media has been helpful or profitable to you, please consider becoming a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping Forum:  http://www.tfbforum.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping

For years I've been told that keeping bees sustainably in Alaska was impossible.  I was delighted to find out that like much conventional wisdom, lots of people have believed it but it was never true. If this free media has been helpful or profitable to you, think becoming a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping Forum:  http://www.tfbforum.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping

Join one of the TFB admins and schoolteacher Michael and me as we talk about his beekeeping experience in England.

Listen to my buddy Mitch talking about his more relaxed management style.

Iain Glass is doing some impressive things with the local beekeeping community in Vancouver, BC, Canada. If this free media has been helpful or profitable to you, think becoming a patron of this work at http://www.patreon.com/tfb Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world. Thanks. Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast: http://tfb.podbean.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://www.tfbforum.comTreatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/Parker Bees Website: http://www.parkerbees.comParker Bees Blog: http://parkerbees.blogspot.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping

In a truly horizon expanding episode, Aerial Gilbert and Christine Kurtz tell us what we can can add to our own beekeeping skills by learning from a blind beekeeper.   If this free media has been helpful or profitable to you, think becoming a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks. Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping Forum:  http://www.tfbforum.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping

Angela Röell rears queens in Florida from hives she raises in Massachusetts. She has a great story and leads a very interesting life. https://angelaroell.com/   If this free media has been helpful or profitable to you, think becoming a patron of this work at http://www.patreon.com/tfb Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world. Thanks. Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast: http://tfb.podbean.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://www.tfbforum.comTreatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/Parker Bees Website: http://www.parkerbees.comParker Bees Blog: http://parkerbees.blogspot.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping

Famous beekeeper (wink) Sam Comfort and Ray Redbud talk about the ins and outs of beekeeping at Anarchy Apiaries. If this free media has been helpful or profitable to you, please become a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping

I'm answering a question from the Facebook group about how to transfer a swarm caught in a swarm trap to a new hive. If this free media has been helpful or profitable to you, please become a patron of this work at http://www.patreon.com/tfb Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world. Thanks. Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast: http://tfb.podbean.comTreatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/Parker Bees Website: http://www.parkerbees.comParker Bees Blog: http://parkerbees.blogspot.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping

What can we do now to prepare for losses later this summer and next winter? If this free media has been helpful or profitable to you, please become a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping

Jacob Wustner is a rare breed.  He is a born and bred commercial beekeeper who has been working at making the transition to treatment-free beekeeping.  At times his story is heart breaking, but his experience offers valuable information and a way forward away from conventional commercial beekeeping.   Before listening, please watch Jacob's talk here:  https://youtu.be/zPn-uUmbZwYIf you'd rather see the video, watch here:  https://youtu.be/u_H7fGqR4ec If this free media has been helpful or profitable to you, please become a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks. Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping

Dr. Robyn Underwood is doing a research project testing the differences between conventional beekeeping, IPM, and Treatment-Free Beekeeping methods.  In this episode, I talk about some of the background behind the project.Watch Robyn's talk about her project here:  https://youtu.be/zcw5OZt49g4Robyn's website:  lopezuribelab.com/comb If this free media has been helpful or profitable to you, please become a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks. Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping

In this episode, GregV from the forum talks about his experiences with Layens hives. If this free media has been helpful or profitable to you, please become a patron of this work at  http://www.patreon.com/tfb  Your support makes more of this type of material available to you and others around the world.  Thanks.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping

This is the first in a series I'm calling Vignettes.  They're short editorials or tutorials or recaps sent in by listeners and posted to the feed.If you'd like to send in a vignette for consideration, upload it to SoundCloud and tell me where it is.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast: http://tfb.podbean.comTreatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.netParker Bees Website: http://www.parkerbees.comParker Bees Blog: http://parkerbees.blogspot.comTreatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb

Listen to Aaron Brink who in three years has built all the way up to a sideliner scale beekeeping operation, and all treatment-free.Aaron's Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/Brinks-Bees-230330564018759/ Aaron's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT39dHFVCjfQ0dMEXaIPOmA   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/treatmentfreebeekeeping Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb

Tracey Smith talks about the present and history of beekeeping in the Canadian Prairies with massive honey flows and long cold winters.Tracey's Website:  https://northcookinglake.wordpress.com/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb

Prepare to learn the ins and outs of a sideline queen rearing operation with Cory Stevens.Cory's website:  www.stevensbeeco.com   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb

For the last episode of the year, and also the 60th episode, I'm speaking with Jarod Proffitt from the North Coast of California.  We talk about his cool coastal climate and the special issues there. Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb

After many requests and at long last, Les Crowder, the topbar hive guru.  Enjoy!Find Les' book here:  https://www.amazon.com/Top-Bar-Beekeeping-Organic-Practices-Honeybee/dp/1603584617/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1513802944&sr=8-1&keywords=les+crowder Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb

This time around, I'm talking with Rob Keller about his beekeeping operation in wine country, California. Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb

In this episode I'm talking to Trevor Smith and he's telling me about his permaculture projects and how he has worked bees into his homestead.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb

In this episode, I talk to Ethan Hogan about overwintering nucs in Wisconsin and some other beekeeping stuff.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb

This is a talk I gave to the Gold Beach Beekeeping Club in Gold Beach Oregon a couple weeks ago.     Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg   Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb  

In this episode I answer another batch of questions from the patrons and Facebook group. Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb

In this episode, I talk to Mike Mahar about mentoring and a few other fun things.Check out his website: http://www.beardedbee.org/And his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6zxB1uKxBZ7uFHp4uLeNQTreatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb

Today, I talk to Tony Trojas about expansion methods and queen rearing.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb

Peter Brezny was with me for this episode for all sorts of topics, but I felt the best topic was genetics and varroa.Sorry, I don't have the links, I lost my notes for this episode, but I think you can find the documents if you listen. Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg   Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb

For this episode, I went to Ruby's ranch and interviewed her in her kitchen.  We talked about all sorts of stuff.Pictures found here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/permalink/1757329697616216/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb

Today I'm talking with Marshall Dudley and Joe Bessetti who, like me, are small cell beekeepers.  We peruse the theory and practice of small cell beekeeping.Marshall's book on Amazon.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb

In this episode, I talk to Dr. John Kefuss, the original Bond Method Beekeeper, about the history of treatments, not having enough mites, and mite black holes.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb

In this episode, I talk with Mark Fletter about expansion plans for this year.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg Become a patron of this treatment-free educational work: http://www.patreon.com/tfb

Roger is back from Episode 30.  Let's catch up and see what he's bee doing since last year.   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Become a patron of the podcast: http://www.patreon.com/tfb Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg

For this episode, I talked to Susan Chernak McElroy about her experiences with bees, building skeps, and her upcoming book.Susan's previous works:  https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Chernak-McElroy/e/B000AQ73F4   Check out our other treatment-free beekeeping resources: Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Become a patron of the podcast: http://www.patreon.com/tfb Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg

This episode, I talk to Heidi Herrmann of The Natural Beekeeping Trust. http://www.naturalbeekeepingtrust.org/   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Become a patron of the podcast: http://www.patreon.com/tfb Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum: http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg

Today, I talk to Jacqueline Freeman, author of Song of Increase, about her book and beekeeping philosophies.Spiritbee.com preservationbeekeeping.com   Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast:  http://tfb.podbean.com Become a patron of the podcast:  http://www.patreon.com/tfb Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum:  http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website:  http://www.parkerbees.com Parker Bees Blog:  http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg

In this episode, I talk to Chris Blank from Ohio about his first year of beekeeping and about how he makes his own woodenware. Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast  http://tfb.podbean.com Become a patron of the podcast:  http://www.patreon.com/tfb Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum  http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website  http://www.parkerfarms.biz Parker Bees Blog http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg

In this episode, I answer questions collected from hostile sources, from the internet, and some you might hear at your local beekeeping group. Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast  http://tfb.podbean.com Become a patron of the podcast:  http://www.patreon.com/tfb Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum  http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website  http://www.parkerfarms.biz Parker Bees Blog http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg

Another question and answer episode! Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast  http://tfb.podbean.com Become a patron of the podcast:  http://www.patreon.com/tfb Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum  http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website  http://www.parkerfarms.biz Parker Bees Blog http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg

In this episode, I answer questions from the patrons and Facebook.

This episode is an encore presentation of a talk I gave at the Clark County Beekeeper's Association in Southern Washington.  It is about the reasons for and benefits of Treatment-Free Beekeeping, specifically allowing colonies to die that cannot survive on their own. Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast  http://tfb.podbean.com Become a patron of the podcast:  http://www.patreon.com/tfb Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum  http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website  http://www.parkerfarms.biz Parker Bees Blog http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg

This is a presentation I gave at the Humboldt County Beekeepers Association May 6, 2016.  The subject is Expansion Model Beekeeping. Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast  http://tfb.podbean.com Become a patron of the podcast:  http://www.patreon.com/tfb Treatment-Free Beekeepers Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/ Treatment-Free Beekeeping Forum  http://forum.tfbees.net Parker Bees Website  http://www.parkerfarms.biz Parker Bees Blog http://parkerbees.blogspot.com Treatment-Free Beekeeping YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_Yb2d_9M09hcaWlghVZDg