• The Golden Age of Beekeeping with Peter Borst (297)

  • Sep 23 2024
  • Duración: 55 m
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The Golden Age of Beekeeping with Peter Borst (297)

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  • In this episode, Jeff and Becky are joined by Peter Borst, author of The Golden Age of Beekeeping. Peter shares fascinating insights into the history of beekeeping, exploring how the industry evolved from a disorganized practice into a standardized and structured operation. He explains why the period from the 1860s to 1920 is often referred to as beekeeping’s “golden age,” a time of innovation when beekeepers like A.I. Root revolutionized the industry by standardizing equipment and making beekeeping more accessible. Peter also highlights lesser-known figures in beekeeping history, including women like Ellen Tupper and Jenny Ashley, whose contributions were pivotal but often overlooked. Listeners will enjoy hearing about the colorful characters, challenges, and advancements that shaped beekeeping as we know it today. With his engaging storytelling and deep knowledge, Peter offers a unique perspective on how the industry’s past informs its present, making this episode a must-listen for anyone curious about the roots of modern beekeeping. Listen today! Websites we recommend: Peter's Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Beekeeping-Peter-Loring-Borst/dp/1914934822Dr. Christine Grozinger on BTP, "Honey Bee Genetics & Behavior": https://www.beekeepingtodaypodcast.com/honey-bee-genetics-and-behavior-with-dr-christine-grozinger-s6-e50/ Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.orgThe National Honey Board: https://honey.com Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com2 Million Blossoms - The Podcast: https://2millionblossoms.com Copyright © 2024 by Growing Planet Media, LLC ______________ Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee’s mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode! Thanks to Bee Smart Designs as a sponsor of this podcast! Bee Smart Designs is the creator of innovative, modular and interchangeable hive systems made in the USA using recycled and American sourced materials. Bee Smart Designs - Simply better beekeeping for the modern beekeeper. HiveAlive offers a unique supplement with seaweed extracts, thyme, and lemongrass, proven to maintain low disease levels, increase bee populations, boost honey production, improve bee gut health, and enhance overwinter survival. Check out their new HiveAlive EZ Feed Super Syrup this fall! Visit www.usa.hivealivebees.com and use code "BTP" for a special discount. Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about heir line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening! Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott. Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2024 by Growing Planet Media, LLC
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