HivelightsWow – it’s June already and I know it was just days ago the snow left. Please Mother Nature give us a late fall to make up for this tardy spring. Speaking of which, Millarville Farmers Market opened this past Saturday, June 11, with a steady downpour that lasted from beginning to end. It was very soggy but many intrepid souls ventured out and we enjoyed re-connecting with everyone.  If you haven’t been to the Millarville Market in the last few years, you’ll find many pleasant changes. The canteen now features local farm produce and our fave ice cream wizards at Evelyn’s Memory Lane (High River) are supplying the ice cream. Also check out the new ‘Farm to Table’ booth near the arena. This is another new initiative of the Millarville Ag Society to connect local farmers with consumers. Not all producers are able to be at the market so this should help them become more accessible.
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Product of the Month
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It hasn’t been easy, and there’s been many batches abandoned. Honey is tricky when it comes to achieving perfect jam consistency. In addition each fruit has different levels of pectin, sweetness and acidity which change the game too.Mead Matters
Yes, the Oaked Excalibur is finally ready to be released June 17th! We know there are many of you that have been waiting patiently for it so shop early to avoid disappointment. |
UPCOMING EVENTS August 11-14 Saturday August 27
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Bees and Honey in the News
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Scientists look to honey bee to solve brain disordersCherie's Web Picks1. Why The Bee Team Is The A Team 2. Ontario beekeepers estimate winter losses of 30 to 40 per cent 3. Cost of honey is on the rise as beekeepers struggle 4. Large Scale Homing in Honeybees 5. University Of California, San Francisco finds new bee viruses, offers baseline to study colony collapse |
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