Hanna, a summer 2014 intern, just returned to our farm in December for a quick winter visit. This summer, she worked on a special project, but ended up giving her energy to all sorts of different jobs. Hanna got to know the people in our town in a very intimate way, doing in-depth interviews toward…
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Summer 2014 with Trainer Tom Hebert
Tom Hebert, a three-year Farmer-to-Farmer trainer at Yerba Buena Farm, spent July 2014 teaching beekeepers an easy record keeping method and leading Build Your Own Foundation Mold workshops. Unfortunately, I’m not able to upload the pictures I need to document his time here this past summer. He visited a Blue Mountain coffee farm and traveled…
2013 Intern Emily Erickson in Uganda
2013 intern Emily Erickson from UC Davis went to Uganda for over a month in 2014 to teach about top bar hives. Check out the slideshow for images of two beautifully painted hives. Emily is a powerhouse of bee energy and talent!
Intern Taylor McMahon Teaches Top Bar Hives!
Summer 2013 intern Taylor McMahon returned this past summer to help us work on starting an accredited bee school. She also researched ways for Jamaica bee farmers can go to America and Canada and work for large commercial beekeepers. And here she is at a Sustainability Workshop in America, teaching attendees about top bar hives….
Intern Kaat Byrd Publishes Article
2013/2014 intern Kaat Byrd published an article in the Kelley Beekeeping newsletter. You can read the article on page 15. Bee Thinking About It Takes a Community to Raise Bees…& Beekeepers by Kaat Byrd The future generations of beekeepers are in our midst. Those inspired today and tomorrow will help to carry the torch in…
James!
Hello, James. You left a while ago – months and months ago, actually. Just because I am a lazy blogger doesn’t mean that you weren’t a memorable intern. You kept me laughing, even when getting stung by bees or bitten by ants. Diligent, motivated and hard-working, you took care of business and, I hope, left with…
Kaat!
Kaat Byrd (sounds like “Cat Bird”). This intern’s name gives you a clue to her character: she is unique, really special. Kaat is curious, open, steady and even sparky, with a bright mind that searches and collects and goes deeply into the nooks and crannies of an experience or an idea. Living and working with…
Haley’s Blog Posting on Smith College’s Website
Haley’s Blog Posting on Smith College’s Website Our past intern Haley’s blog posting on Smith College’s website made us miss her all the more. Good luck with all of the amazing things you are bound to do as time goes on, Haley!
Nice article on Time Travel Plans website
Time Travel Plans featured our farm on their website a little while ago. You can read the article here. This morning, I was chatting with some guests from Holland and another couple from Virginia. I really hope that they enjoy their time in our little town, and leave having fallen in love with Jamaica. I felt…
Haley!
Haley Crockett, our wonderful intern from Smith College, is really an amazing young woman. So energetic and full of positive energy, she made us smile because her happiness was contagious. She enjoyed every meal so much, we got more pleasure from our food while she was here. Haley, you made us grateful for things we…
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