In September 2014, we started the Jamaica Women Bee Farmers Association. This organization supports women beekeepers who are interested in making their operations more economically and environmentally sustainable. So far, we have had monthly trainings that covered Top Bar Hive Management, Colony Health Assessment, Value Added Products and Making Honey Wine. The trainings are led…
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2013 Intern Emily Erickson’s Honey Harvest
2013 Intern Emily Erickson is a star! Here she is, harvesting honey from her top bar hive in California. Great job, Emily!
Beautiful Hives
One thing we like to do is to always try to improve the hives that we use in our apiaries. If something is difficult or irritating about inspecting, moving, or using a hive, we make a note of it and change the design of future hives. The booklet that we give to people, How to…
Hanna!
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…
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!
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…
Sista P “Spiritual Vibrations” Radio Show on Stylz FM
Sista P hosted Yerba Buena Farm’s natural beekeeping trainers Les Crowder and Laura Ferguson on her “Spiritual Vibrations” radio show on January 16, 2014. Their interview starts at 2:22 in the video. Thank you, Sista P, for taking the time to bring the issue of natural beekeeping to your listeners!
Kylie!
Kylie Hasegawa, a student at Boston College, came as a summer 2013 intern to help us with our natural pesticide project. Although she came with a different focus from the other interns, she participated in almost everything that happened on the farm. Kylie has an amazing positive attitude, and her humble spirit didn’t stop her from…
Yerba Buena Farm Jamaica 