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Sex Determination in Honey Bees by Dr. Roger Hoopingarner


Dr. Roger Hoopingarner discusses Sex Determination in Honey Bees Castes; Parthenogenesis and Sex Determination in Honey Bees; Larvae and Pupae Development February 12, 2013,  Dr. Roger Hoopingarner lectures on the sex determination in honey bees, development of male (drone) and female (workers and queen) bees, as well as the role of sex alleles and the

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Bee Diseases and Pests with Dr. Marion Ellis


Bee Diseases and Pests with Dr. Marion Ellis The education committee at the American Beekeeping Federation (ABF), strives to keep its members engaged and informed. The ABF offers its members free beekeeping education through its on-line classes titled “Conversations with a Beekeeper.” The class given on January 30th, 2013 was given by Dr. Marion Ellis

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2013 ABF Conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania


2013 ABF Conference in Hershey, Pensylvania – A Sweet Experience The American Beekeepers Federation held its annual ABF conference this year in Hershey, Pennsylvania. There were nearly 700 attendees that represented hobbyists, packers, serious sideliners and commercial beekeeping operations all across the United States. All the beeks were together under one roof learning from the

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