Alberta Bee News Magazine - June 2022 by AlbertaBeekeepersCommission

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June 2022

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In This Issue 03 - 04 The President’s Report 05

2022 Southern Alberta Beekeepers Field Day

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Alberta Needs Bees. Here’s How we Can Make It Happen.

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Canadian Honey Council letter to CFIA

A Bio-Economic Case Study of Canadian Honey Bee

Open Farm Days 2022

New Pads Available in Alberta for Oxalic Treatment Applications

2022 ABC Bursary

Alberta Beekeepers Commission Fiscal Year September 1 to August 31.

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Recipe of the Month

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Eligible Producers with 100 or more live colonies: Base Fee $50.00 and must include a Product Service Fee of $1.05 per colony plus GST.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Well, I think everyone is aware of how bad things are in the beekeeping world right now, in Canada at least, so I won’t get into that too much. This year will inevitably become a divisive one and I truly hope that at the end of the day we can all still have a beer together and keep things civilized. With that in mind I feel I must address a few things on the border issue… New Risk Assessment The ABC board is pushing for a new risk assessment for package bees from (AND ONLY FROM) the established safe zone in northern California where Canadian beekeepers can currently import queens. We do not support opening the border to all packages from anywhere in the continental United States (US), nor do we support importing bees on comb. I want to make this abundantly clear. Our belief is that packages from this safe zone can, with strict protocols, most of which are already in place for queen importation, supply Canadian beekeepers with safe, economical, and more reliable stock replacement than is currently available. This discussion needs to be about risk mitigation and what level of risk is acceptable. Not only from a disease/pest perspective, but also an economic perspective. One of the biggest arguments against importing package bees from the US is based on the assumption that Canadian bee stock is healthier and better suited than US bee stock. Over the next few months our goal is to test that assumption. Starting in this edition of Alberta Bee News, we will begin a series of interviews with both US and Canadian beekeepers. It will include honey bee and queen breeders on both sides of the border including Olivarez Honey Bees, Strachan Apiaries and Saskatraz Bees. We will learn about protocols, inspections and biosecurity in place to ensure bees raised in northern California are healthy and pose very little if any risk to the Canadian beekeeping industry. We will also learn how Canadian genetics are a large part of the honey bee breeding program in northern California. At the ABC Conference and Tradeshow that is being held in Edmonton on December 1 & 2, 2022, (https://www.albertabeekeepers. ca/2022-conference-trade-show/) we will be continuing the discussion started in 2021 during the panel on stock replacement. In addition to Canadian scientists and beekeepers, we have invited a number of US bee researchers to present on topics including bee genetics, Amitraz resistance, and breeding for bees with Varroa sensitive hygiene among other topics. We hope to hear all perspectives on importing packages from northern California. If there is anyone you would like to invite to the convention to engage on this topic, please contact the Commission office with your suggestions. 3

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Self-sustainable Canadian beekeeping industry I know this won’t be a popular opinion, but I truly believe that the idea of a completely self-sustainable beekeeping industry in Canada will never happen. This will ALWAYS be the goal but too many things can and are going wrong that are outside of our control and we will ALWAYS need reliable stock replacement options. Beekeeping is incredibly different across Canada. Beekeeping practices are incredibly different across Alberta… Commission members range from 100 hives to 15,000, some are pollinators and some are not. What works in Lethbridge, AB, will not work in Guy, AB. Becoming self-sustainable looks incredibly different not only across Canada, but across Alberta as well. For a beekeeper to say ‘I have a fully selfsustainable beekeeping operation and all other beekeepers should do the same’ is not realistic. Business models and economics must be taken into consideration, and each operation has different business goals, experiences different environmental factors, seasons, and challenges. Beekeepers that import stock weren’t the only ones to experience high losses this year and until more data is available no one can say imported stock was the cause of the high losses. Other feedback on opening the border to packages from the designated safe zone in northern California includes that it will cause Canadian beekeepers to become lazy and everyone will run thousands of hives because bees will be so cheap. Maybe it’s the capitalist in me but I think this argument is wrong. The economics will change, but supply and demand will adjust and the price of honey won’t always be at 3$/lbs. and beekeeping won’t suddenly become easy work. So let’s just call the above paragraphs an op ed and I’ll shift over to an official President’s Report… The Canadian Honey Council (CHC) will be hosting a large stakeholder meeting in June to discuss the stock replacement issue. The ABC will share any outcomes with producers following that meeting. The ABC is hosting the annual Southern Alberta Beekeepers (SAB) meeting this month on June 16 at the University of Lethbridge. There is a great line-up of both local and international speakers and we hope that beekeepers will be able to join us for this event. More information can be found on page 5. In addition to stock replacement, efforts are continuing on the irradiation facility however direct provincial funding was not offered so other options are being explored. Dr. Olav Rueppell and Dr. Rassol Bahreini received approval from Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) on the miticide project and will commence work this summer. Jeremy Olthof

SOUTHERN ALBERTA BEEKEEPERS MEETING

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SAB Field day We're pleased to announce that in collaboration with the University of Lethbridge (UofL), we will be hosting our annual Southern Alberta Beekeepers (SAB) meeting on Thursday, June 16, at the UofL, Alberta. This 1-day educational and networking event features a great line-up of local and international speakers who will share their knowledge and expertise around: - Bee protection protocols for seed crop production - Modelling colony losses - Large-Scale Field Study Reveals Performance and Epidemiology of VarroaResistant Honey Bees - Pollination Panel discussion; and more. Plus, this year we are pleased to present an interactive component that includes a site visit to the UofL bee yard, and demonstration of a unique ‘bee watering station’ that was developed by the University of Alberta 4th Year Mechanical Engineering students.

2022 Southern Alberta Beekeepers Meeting Thursday, June 16, 2022 | Science Commons Building | University of Lethbridge

AGENDA 8:30am

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REGISTRATION | SCIENCE COMMONS BUILDING | ROOM SA6010

WELCOME & HOUSEKEEPING ABC President, Jeremy Olthof, and UofL Program Manager, David F Hill.

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RESEARCH & LAB UPDATE Dr. Shelley Hoover, University of Lethbridge

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Bee Protection Protocols in Oregon Seed Crops Andony Melathopoulos, Oregon State University LARGE-SCALE FIELD STUDY REVEALS PERFORMANCE & EPIDEMIOLOGY OF VARROA-RESISTANT HONEY BEES

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Dr. Thomas O'Shea-Wheller, University of Exeter

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POLLINATION PANEL DISCUSSION

TECH TRANSFER PROGRAM UPDATE 11:43AM

Dr. Renata Borba, ABC TTP

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Alberta Needs Bees. Here’s How we Can Make It Happen. By Kieran Brett, Bootprint Marketing, on behalf of Alberta Beekeepers Commission

Queens can be imported from the continental United States. Replacement bee packages cannot. With Alberta’s 2021-22 overwintering losses at 45% on average, many beekeepers are critically short of stock for 2022 honey production and pollination services.

To make up for these losses, Chandler has imported bee packages from Kintail Honey in New Zealand each year. This process is complex and has many variables to worry about. As long as he was going through the hassle, though, Chandler figured he might as well import more packages than he needed and sell the excess to other beekeepers. This has become an important part of his business. Chandler’s magic number is 15,000. He needs 2,000 packages per year for his own operation and can sell as many as 13,000 packages to others. Due to COVID in 2020, airlines lacked capacity and Chandler could only import his own 2,000 packages with none to sell to others. He imported 5,000 packages in 2021 and has been able to import just 9,000 so far in 2022.

In this special edition of Bee News, we explore the impact of the long-standing border closure from several perspectives and propose a way forward. By following the science and opening the border, we could import the packages we need while protecting the health of our bees and the livelihoods of Alberta’s beekeepers.

“The waiting list for packages for Alberta beekeepers is desperate,” says Chandler. “You are talking about generations of family beekeepers going out of business because they can’t get bees. I have a neighbor who is very low on bees and could be out of business and laying off staff.”

Background. Alberta beekeepers suffered an average of 45% overwintering losses in 2021-22, compared to an average of 26% over the previous 10 years. It will cost the industry approximately $40.5 million to replace these bees. If these bees are not replaced in a timely manner, it could cost beekeepers $60.8 million in lost honey revenue in 2022 and millions more in lost pollination revenue. It’s time to act.

Even when the process is working reasonably well, importing packages from outside North America is fraught with risk. Hives will perish if they are not delivered door to door within four days. This includes long drives to the airport in New Zealand, time while airlines load and fly the packages – often changing planes -- and long truck routes from Vancouver to Chandler’s package customers in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. “Time is of the essence,” says Chandler, “and there is no room for error.”

Winter losses spark replacement package crisis The past few years have been unlike any that Reece Chandler has seen in his 25 years of beekeeping. Overwintering losses are higher and the task of importing replacement bee packages has become much more difficult. “In our operation, the longer-term average under normal winter conditions has been to lose 15% of our hives over the winter,” says Chandler, who with wife Echo owns and operates Scandia Honey near Scandia, Alta. “Three years ago, we lost 50% because of varroa mite. This past winter it was 20% and at that, I felt like we lucked out because lots of beekeepers did much worse.” 6

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Not only that, due to the complexity involved, the number of available flights from New Zealand to Canada is dwindling. Clearly, a more sustainable process is called for. Still, with the U.S.-Canada border closed to packages based on perceived disease concerns, the far more straightforward method of trucking bees from northern California to Western Canada is not an option. Canada’s beekeepers are losing sales and opportunity as a result.

Have the risks of U.S. package imports changed? The process of importing bee packages from New Zealand, Chile and Australia is complex and time sensitive. These sources of packages are 6,000 to 8,000 miles away from their Canadian flight arrival points. Coming from the southern hemisphere, the bees are going into their fall and winter season. The northern California districts that supply Queens to Canada are roughly 1,200 miles from Alberta. The journey by truck can be made in 20 hours of driving. What’s more, the bees are in the same seasonal stage as Canadian bees. They’ve been foraging on almonds and show excellent vigor.

Airline changes bring uncertainty to overseas imports For the better part of 20 years, Chris Bartel imported bee packages from New Zealand to supply fellow beekeepers who needed new stock to replace overwintering losses. Bartel, his package supplier and his transportation partner had it down to a science.

Given all the comparative advantages, why can’t bee packages be imported from the U.S.?

“We worked with Air New Zealand and imported as many as 20,000 packages per year, with an average loss ratio of 0.01%,” says Bartel, who operates Bartel Honey Farms near Oakbank, Manitoba.

Before 1987, U.S. packages could be imported into Canada and routinely were. In 1987, the border was closed due to perceived disease and pest concerns. Subsequent assessments have endorsed the need for border closure.

Then came COVID. In 2020, Bartel was able to import far fewer packages. As COVID restrictions have eased, however, another headache has emerged. The volume and reliability of air transport from New Zealand – and his secondary suppliers in Italy and Ukraine – have deteriorated.

A qualitative risk assessment conducted by CFIA in 2014 on the importation of honeybee packages from the continental U.S. identified four factors that, in their view, posed an unacceptable risk. These include: • Apis mellifera scutellata (killer bees) • Oxytetracycline-resistant American foulbrood • Small hive beetle; and • Amitraz-resistant varroa mites.

What is the cause? One is that since 2021, airlines that don’t normally fly bees have started to do so. Experienced airlines have exited. Sometimes, the newly designated airline decides that hauling bees is too much trouble, and they don’t want to do it anymore.

Dr. Albert Robertson, Saskatoon-based Senior Research Scientist and beekeeper, has deep experience selecting breeding stock in California. We asked him whether the identified risk factors are valid reasons to keep the border closed in 2022, especially when Canadian beekeepers’ need for replacement packages is so dire.

“When that’s the only airline flying out of a country, that’s a problem,” says Bartel. “So, serious competition in the airline industry would be very valuable for us. It’s about pricing and improving their capabilities so they can do the job well.” With uncertain prospects for airline transportation of bee packages, many beekeepers might argue that being able to import by truck from northern California is becoming all the more important.

Robertson replied that he had never personally observed the first three factors, despite more than a decade of selecting breeding stock in northern California. In general, he noted, 7

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varroa mite is well-controlled by California beekeepers through their management practices.

“In the old days of dealing with California for packages, you could call the supplier and ask to hold off shipping for a week if we didn’t have good weather in Western Canada,” says Johnston. “You don’t have that ability with New Zealand. It’s take it or leave it.”

“From a scientific point of view, I do not see any differences in hive health between our bees in Canada and those in northern California,” says Robertson. The regulators need to decide what the best pathway is for maintaining the economic sustainability of Canadian beekeepers when determining the risks of importing packages from California.

Open the border or keep it shut? To Johnston, that’s not his argument to make. “Many beekeepers cannot over-winter their bees, so we need to make sure we can get bees brought in. If we can ensure that we can get good healthy bees here, without undue harm, that’s what we need to do – and I believe that science has to play the biggest role.”

“In my opinion, we need an updated risk assessment for packages imported from northern California since many points from the 2014 assessment are no longer accurate.” Scientist sees no threat from small hive beetle

Two-country beekeeper says Canada needs a broader viewpoint

The closed border for bee packages going to Canada from the U.S. goes back to the 1980s. A 2014 CFIA risk assessment identified small hive beetle as a particular concern.

For those who’d like a solution to the closed border for importing California bee packages into Canada, Ross Severson has an idea: why not head south and have a look?

We asked Dr. Jeff Pettis -- international bee scientist, Queen breeding specialist and President of Apimondia – how this aligns with his own research and observations. “SHB will never put any beekeeper in Canada out of business,” he says. “It can be a problem in the south in warm, moist areas like Florida and in small mating nucs. How many warm tropical areas do you know of in Canada? Even in B.C., it will not be a major issue. It can survive, yes, but not to build large populations.” What if the border opens? If the border opened to imports of replacement bee packages from the continental U.S., would beekeepers in Western Canada be better off? “If you put 10 beekeepers in a room, you’ll get 15 opinions on that subject,” says Derrick Johnston, Manager of Member Relations with Bee Maid Honey. “Some want to see the border open, but others do not. As Bee Maid, we stay neutral on that.” An industry veteran, Johnston has been instrumental in helping Bee Maid perform a vital role as a distributor of packages that have been imported, largely from Australia and New Zealand. He’s also been in the industry long enough to recall the days when getting packages directly from California was routine. “The difference with bees coming out of the U.S. was that, historically, all those bees were trucked,” he says. “You could monitor temperature and feeding, truckers could share the driving, travel 24/7 and get from A to B quickly.” He notes that bee package importers have been creative and efficient in getting bees from Australia and New Zealand in good shape. Even so, the distance and counter-seasonality of this trade has its critics.

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“I’m not sure why there is all this fear-mongering about importing packages from here,” says Severson, who raises bees near Camrose, Alberta as well as on two California farms in the Central Valley . “As a Canadian, I came down here with a Canadian beekeeping perspective, and boy, did I ever get schooled on how it works in California.”

With the perspective of both Canadian and California beekeeping, Severson calls for some common sense to be applied. By getting the science up to date, and sweeping aside the politics involved, he believes there’s a win-win to be found. “Most beekeepers in Canada want to see reasonably priced bees back on the market,” says Severson. “For Canadian beekeepers, these packages would be heaven-sent.”

Today, Severson supplies both Queens and packages within the U.S., but only ships Queens to Canada. While his Queens are a lifeline to Canadian beekeepers, he finds the protocols and paperwork excessive and, in his view, unnecessary.

Alberta Beekeepers Commission calls for action Severe over-wintering losses for many Alberta beekeepers in 2021-22 has increased the need for replacement packages. Because of a 35-year ban on package imports fromthe U.S., beekeepers have been sourcing bees from counter-seasonal suppliers such as Australia, New Zealand and Chile. In recent years, the logistics of arranging suitable air transport from these countries have become burdensome. At the same time, package suppliers in northern California stand ready to supply the Queens and packages needed by Canadian beekeepers.

“We ship Queens all over the United States,” says Severson. “You put in your Queens, attendants, sugar, water and send them on their way. But going to Canada, I bring everybody in and the whole crew works on it for a day. You take Queens to the border and they don’t even look at the bees.” As Severson sees it, any anxiety about the health status of his California bees is misplaced. Foraging on almonds, they’re large and vigorous. He believes that Canada is guarding against health threats that are not relevant to his area.

Alberta Beekeepers Commission sees the livelihood of many of our members hanging in the balance. Unless bee stocks can be replaced in a safe and timely manner, Alberta’s honey production and pollination services are in jeopardy.

“Small hive beetles don’t survive where we are – they just don’t live,” he says. “There are no Africanized honeybees here, because they don’t survive in northern California. It’s a nonissue.”

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Canadian Honey Councel letter to Canadian Food Inspection Agency Canadian Honey Council ♦ Conseil Canadien du Miel #218, 51519, RR 220 Sherwood Park, Alberta T8E 1H1

June 1, 2022 Dr. Siddika Methani President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency As you are no doubt aware, the Canadian beekeeping industry experienced devastating overwintering losses exceeding 60% in some provinces and an expected national average loss of around 50%. As a result, there has been a number of inquiries regarding risk assessments and their evaluations. While the Canadian Honey Council is in full agreement that science must be the tool in determining risk, we are unsure how that determination is made. To put this into context, we have drafted some questions and scenarios seeking clarification. Regarding small hive beetle, when the original risk assessment was done for the U.S. packaged bees (we also assume for parts of Australia and perhaps other risk assessments) the situation was quite different. In 2014, Ontario had quarantine zones in effect that limited bee movement. In later years, subsequent incursions in Quebec and B.C. were dealt with by eradication. Over time the quarantine zones were eliminated and bees from Ontario can currently move into Quebec, New Brunswick and some of the western provinces if the inspection protocols are followed and the small hive beetle risk is deemed acceptable. The enforcement of provincial legislation prohibits Ontario bees from entering Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Using the information posted by the Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturalists, the timeline of events concerning small hive beetle are as follows: 2014 - No SHB found in QC in 2014 although it had been found in the province in 2011. SHB Quarantine area in ON is maintained 2015 - SHB found in the Fraser Valley in BC. SHB also found in QC & ON. ON is reporting that it will be transitioning to a strategy for SHB that focuses more on management and traceability. Regulatory responses to SHB will be based on severity of infestation and adherence to established BMPs. Promoting co-operation between beekeepers, industry and government Encourageant la coopération entre les apiculteurs, l’industrie et le gouvernement e-mail: chc-ccm@honeycouncil.ca Tel: 1.877.356.8935

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Canadian Honey Council ♦ Conseil Canadien du Miel #218, 51519, RR 220 Sherwood Park, Alberta T8E 1H1

2016 - Only one SHB in the BC. SHB inspection protocol 2016 supported by Western provinces. Status in QC is similar to 2015. Addition SHB finds outside the SHB quarantine zone in ON. The Apiary Program in ON continues to work with beekeepers on movement plans, and biosecurity practices to mitigate the spread of SHB. 2017 - One SHB adult found in BC near US border. Two SHB adults were found in Peace River Region of AB. The operation imported 512 bee colonies from ON without the proper written permission (permit). - As a result, a quarantine area was established. Quarantine is extended until October 1, 2018. If the SHB is not found in next year, the quarantine zone may be reduced. Addition SHB finds outside the SHB quarantine zone in ON. SHB status in QC was similar to 2016. SHB was found in NB for the first time in 2017, near colonies imported from ON. 2018 - No SHB detected in BC or AB. SHB status in QC is similar to 2017 with the addition of CFIA detected a SHB adult in a queen cage from California. SHB in ON is tracked by location rather than colonies. Lab testing is used to confirm SHB infestation in a new location. Yards that have been confirmed positive in previous years are typically not sampled for SHB. SHB overwintering in NB indoors was confirmed in 2018. 2019 - SHB find in ON, QC and NB are similar to 2018. 2020- Similar to 2019 2021 - Similar to 2020 During discussions with CFIA officials when the first instances of small hive beetle appeared in Canada, CFIA was indicating that as long as control mechanisms were in place, Canada would not have to declare small hive beetle endemic. If this is still the case, does CFIA consider provincial regulatory oversight a control mechanism? What prevents CFIA from declaring small hive Beetle endemic today? And if not, under what circumstances does CFIA notify international authorities and trading partners that small beetle is endemic in Canada and what implication does that have on risk assessments already completed? In discussions at the recently formed federal Working Group on Honey Bee Sustainability, participants were informed by CFIA that they had not received any new information that would force the re-evaluation of a risk or provide cause for a new risk assessment, particularly as it concerns the US packaged bees. What is confusing for Promoting co-operation between beekeepers, industry and government Encourageant la coopération entre les apiculteurs, l’industrie et le gouvernement e-mail: chc-ccm@honeycouncil.ca Tel: 1.877.356.8935

Website: honeycouncil.ca

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Canadian Honey Council ♦ Conseil Canadien du Miel #218, 51519, RR 220 Sherwood Park, Alberta T8E 1H1 beekeepers is understanding what constitutes enough change in the science to warrant risk assessment re-evaluations? When looking at Resistant American Foulbrood, the National Honey Bee Survey launched in 2014 found 4.9% of the AFB positive culture samples in Alberta tested positive for rAFB. That same year Tylosin was registered in Canada to provide an additional tool to address AFB. In 2021 Lincomycin was also registered for AFB control in Canada. Moving on to Amitraz resistance, in 2012 Apivar was granted full registration and no resistant varroa were reported anywhere in Canada according to CAPA. By 2016 there was some reporting of efficacy concerns in some provinces but further testing was needed. In 2017 more provinces indicating concerns over the efficacy of Apivar and variability of control in the field. In 2020, there was further reporting of resistance testing indicating Apivar is still effective but the efficacy can be variable. The question arises as to whether a reduction in efficacy equates to resistance? At which point would CFIA believe there is resistance in Canadian stock or has US surveillance and reporting indicated a change in the dynamics? With regards to Africanized Honey Bees (AHB), in 2014, based on a Canadian genetic survey, the DNA of bees is mostly “European” but there is some “African” genes. Regardless, Canadian bees are classified as not “Africanized”. In 2015, a new test for detecting AHBs was devised that is very accurate and reliable however, its costs were too high for mass adoption ($750 to $1000/colony). In 2017, the NBDC National Survey found AHB genetics in its tests using the mitochondrial test only (not in conjunction with a morphological test). Dr. Ernesto Guzman also blindly tested the bees and confirmed the results that the samples were AHB positive. Dr. Amro Zayed also tested for AHB nuclear DNA and found no AHB positive. The conclusion was that the proportion of ancestry is low. When does the CFIA consider Canadian stock partially Africanized? Does the importation of queens from northern California have any impact on the degree of Africanization? How effective does a protocol put in place by an exporting country have to be in response to an assessed risk? Does it need to be 80% effective, 90% or 100%. The Canadian Honey Council supports the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and its reliance on science and not outside opinions. The ability to understand how CFIA draws its conclusions would provide the industry with an important context and provides us with research opportunities and examination of potential protocols. By explaining the scientific rationale, it helps clarify outstanding issues in the beekeeping sector.

Promoting co-operation between beekeepers, industry and government Encourageant la coopération entre les apiculteurs, l’industrie et le gouvernement e-mail: chc-ccm@honeycouncil.ca Tel: 1.877.356.8935

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Canadian Honey Council ♦ Conseil Canadien du Miel #218, 51519, RR 220 Sherwood Park, Alberta T8E 1H1

If you should need any clarification or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Rod Scarlett Executive Director Canadian Honey Council cc. Parthiban Muthukumarasamy Executive Director

Website: honeycouncil.ca

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A Bio-Economic Case Study of Canadian Honey Bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Colonies: Marker-Assisted Selection (MAS) in Queen Breeding Affects Beekeeper Profits https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5444677/ Miriam Bixby,1,2 Kathy Baylis,3 Shelley E. Hoover,4 Rob W. Currie,5 Andony P. Melathopoulos,6 Stephen F. Pernal,7 Leonard J. Foster,1 and M. Marta Guarna1,7

ABSTRACT: Over the past decade in North America and Europe, winter losses of honey bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) colonies have increased dramatically. Scientific consensus attributes these losses to multifactorial causes including altered parasite and pathogen profiles, lack of proper nutrition due to agricultural monocultures, exposure to pesticides, management, and weather. One method to reduce colony loss and increase productivity is through selective breeding of queens to produce disease-, pathogen-, and miteresistant stock. Historically, the only method for identifying desirable traits in honey bees to improve breeding was through observation of bee behavior. A team of Canadian scientists have recently identified markers in bee antennae that correspond to behavioral traits in bees and can be tested for in a laboratory. These scientists have demonstrated that this marker-assisted selection (MAS) can be used to produce hygienic, pathogen-resistant honey bee colonies. Based on this research, we present a beekeeping case study where a beekeeper’s profit function is used to evaluate the economic impact of adopting colonies selected for hygienic behavior using MAS into an apiary. Our results show a net profit gain from an MAS colony of between 2% and 5% when Varroa mites are effectively treated. In the case of ineffective treatment, MAS generates a net profit benefit of between 9% and 96% depending on the Varroa load. When a Varroa mite population has developed some treatment resistance, we show that MAS colonies generate a net profit gain of between 8% and 112% depending on the Varroa load and degree of treatment resistance. To read the full paper, please visit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/

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Register Your Farm Now for Open Farm Days 2022 This year's event features a special bees & honey focus: It Takes A Hive….! Open Farm Days will take place on August 13 and 14th this year with the same gusto and pride in agriculture as our previous years. Check out all the details on the website here. Completing your Registration • Register is online only through this link https://albertaopenfarmdays.ca/host-registration When registering you will need the following: • Dates you would like to participate in: Open Farm Days will take place on August 13th and 14th this year. You can participate on Saturday, Sunday, or both days. • Images of your farm: this helps attract attendees to your farm • Description of your farm including what type of farm you operate and what visitors will see. • Description of activities available on your farm: what will attendees be able to do? This includes U-Pic, tours (paid and free), food tasting, farmers markets, culinary/food events etc. • Please indicate in your description the activities that will be paid (hayrides/exclusive tours). Please note, we can update your farm listing at a later date, but these should be starter points in preparation for your event. What happens next? • Once you’ve registered for Open Farm Days you will receive an email confirming your submission. • The Open Farm Days team will be in contact with you in the upcoming weeks in regards to your registration. • If you had indicated that you were interested in hosting a food event (this includes on-site BBQs, pie sales, or any type of food sales), a member of our team will be in touch with further information. If you have any questions or require any additional information please feel free to reach out at

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The Alberta Beekeepers Commission is pleased to announce the launch of the 2022 ABC bursary fund. Over the past four year’s, the ABC has contributed over $10,000 towards supporting the education and skills development of 11 Alberta individuals who are actively involved in beekeeping or pursuing a career in an area that impacts beekeeping.

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Building on our commitment to supporting the advancement of the Alberta beekeeping industry, we’re pleased to announce the launch of the 2022 bursary fund, offering individuals in the beekeeping industry and to those who support the beekeeping industry an opportunity to secure one of three $1000 bursaries. The ABC Bursary is open to Alberta residents who are actively involved in beekeeping, intend to pursue a future in beekeeping or intend to pursue a career in an area that may impact beekeeping (e.g. pathology, research or agronomy).

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Recipe of the Month Ingredients Cheesecake Ingredients • 32 oz Cream Cheese • 1 2/3 cups White Sugar • ¼ cup Cornstarch • 1 tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract • 2 each Extra Large Eggs • ¾ cup Heavy Whipping Cream Cheesecake Crust Ingredients • 1 ½ cups Finely Ground Graham Crackers • 1 2/3 cup White Sugar • 6 tbsp Butter

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Hot Bourbon Honey Caramel Sauce Ingredients • ¼ cup Butter • ½ cup Peace River Bourbon Hot Honey • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Smoked Sweet and Salty Honey Roasted Cashews • 1 tsp Butter • 1 ½ cups Whole Cashews (salted) • ¼ cup Peace River Honey

Perfect 180 Smoked Juniors Cheesecake

Instructions Preparing the Cheesecake Crust Preheat the smoker to 275 degrees and place a water bath in the smoker to get warm. Pour the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter into a bowl and mix until well combined. Make sure to grease the inside of the spring form pan before placing your crust mixture into it. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch spring form greased pan. Place the crust onto the smoker for about 10 minutes to par bake the crust a little bit.

Recipe courtesy of You Need A BBQ! https://youneedabbq.com/perfect-180-smoked-cheesecake/ This weekend was the Porkapalooza Honey BBQ Cookoff sponsored by the Alberta Beekeepers Commission. My team was partnered with Peace River Honey/Honey Bunny. We were very excited to work with the folks from Peace River because they have a huge selection of flavored, as well as creamed and more traditional honeys. We wanted to make our dish as honey forwards as possible to really wow the judges. We also believe that if you put a little bit of honey in every layer, it’s far better than just serving one part of the dish as honey based. A versatile ingredient like this can easily be incorporated into every single layer of the recipe. The official title of our dish was “Smoked Vanilla Cheesecake with Honey Graham Cracker Crust, Topped with Hot Bourbon honey caramel sauce and honey roasted cashews”. We also served this dish with a spear of fresh honeycomb, directly out of one of their hives. The judges liked it enough to give us a perfect score.

Make the Cheesecake Mixture Combine the cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, eggs and whipping cream in a large bowl. Using a mixer, mix on low speed for around 3 minutes until the ingredients are combined, then increase the speed to medium and continue mixing for 2 more minutes. Make sure to scrape the edges of the bowl so that everything mixes fully. Once the mixture is complete, grab the spring form pan and pour the mixture on top of the crust.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours Cooling Time: 6 hours

Placing the Cheesecake onto the Smoker Double wrap the bottom of the spring form pan in 18

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tinfoil. This will prevent the water from the water bath from penetrating into the cake. Then you want to place your cake into the water bath. Make sure the water comes at least half way up the edge of the pan and does not overflow the water into your smoker. Close the door on your smoker and DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR. I use a glass front cabinet smoker, so I can tell when my Cheesecake is getting nice and brown on top. For my cake it took around 1 hour 45 minutes to get to the right color. Remove from Smoker and Cool

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You want to use a 2 step cooling method for this cheesecake. Place the cheesecake in the pan onto a wire rack and let cool on the counter for 2 hours. Then place the cake in the refrigerator uncovered for 4 hours. If you want, you can also chill this cheesecake overnight, but be sure to wrap it in saran wrap after the first 4 hours.

Notes What types of honey will work for this recipe? When I made this recipe, I used hot bourbon honey from Peace River honey, but then the next time I made it, I used their jalapeno pineapple honey and it was also really good. Id recommend experimenting with a few different flavors until you find the one that is right for you. If you are not that adventurous, then you could just try regular honey as well.

Making the Caramelized Nuts The base of this recipe came from one on the peace river honey website, but I adapted it to fit this dish a little better by removing the spice: https://peaceriverhoney.co/recipe/sweet-and-

spicy-roasted-nuts/

What is a perfect 180? Like in bowling when you score a 300 for 10 pin or 450 in 5 pin bowling, it’s a perfect score. In the Kansas City BBQ society, they have 6 judges taste your food and they each provide a score out of 9 for taste, tenderness and appearance. A perfect score is 999. If you get a 999 from a minimum of 5 out of the 6 judges (they drop the low score) then that is considered a perfect score and receives a score of 180. You get a commemorative pin and your name goes down in history as one of the best dishes ever made. With this dish, we received a perfect 180 while attending the largest BBQ festival in Canada, Porkapalooza. This feat is so rare that in 30 years of KCBS in Alberta, according to our research, nobody has ever received a perfect score before.

In a non-stick frying pan or a regular frying pan with lined parchment paper, melt the butter on medium-low heat. Once the butter is melted, add the honey and the cashews to the pan. Stir until well combined and then place on the smoker at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Once the nuts are caramelized to your liking, remove from the smoker, and allow to cool. Once the nuts are cool, break them up and set aside for later. Making the Bourbon Hot Honey Caramel Sauce Melt the butter and honey together in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Stir the honey and butter together and allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes until it gets slightly darker in color. Add in the cream, stirring frequently to combine. Once the sauce comes to a boil, reduce the heat and continue to stir for 2 more minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

What is Juniors Cheesecake? The title of this recipe is Perfect 180 Smoked Juniors Cheesecake, so what is Juniors Cheesecake? When I travelled to New York City in 2011, I went on a hunt to find the best cheesecake in New York City. I was determined to find the best. When you google the best cheesecake in New York, a restaurant called Lindy’s comes up pretty consistently as the best most world famous cheesecake (or at least it did back then). When I told a waiter at dinner one night that we were going to Lindy’s for dessert, they snickered and said “the best cheesecake isn’t at Lindy’s it’s at Juniors, that’s where all the locals go”… apparently puff daddy made it famous in Making the band for having the stars go fetch him a piece of Juniors cheesecake during filming. Either way, we still went to Lindy’s and it was phenomenal, but then the next day we went to Juniors and we should have listened to our waiter because it was absolutely incredible. Because there are no Juniors locations in Canada, I worked with my wife at recreating the recipe as closely as possible with a few minor adjustments and today it’s here for you to try yourself! Make sure if you are ever in New York, you try the original to let us know how we did!

Assembling the Cake Remove the cake from the refrigerator and slice into evenly sized pieces. Top with sauce and sprinkle with the honey roasted nuts and serve cold.

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Prepare honey roasted nuts in frying pan by mixing ingredients together and frying on medium low heat for 5 minutes and then placing in the smoker for 20 minutes at 350F Prepare Caramel honey sauce by mixing ingredients together and stirring on medium heat for 5 minutes Add the cream to the sauce and continue cooking for 2 more minutes, let cool Serve the cheesecake with a layer of the caramel sauce and sprinkle with the honey roasted cashews

Step By Step Preheat Smoker 350 Degrees F Mix the crust ingredients together and place in a greased spring form pan Par-bake the crust for 10 minutes Mix Cheesecake ingredients together and then pour over crust Place cheesecake on the smoker for 1 hour 45 minutes or until golden brown on top Cool on the counter for 2 hours and then into the fridge for 4 more hours

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GREIDANUS HONEY-BEE FARM in Stettler, Alberta is accepting applications for the 2022 season on a seasonal full-time basis. The following positions need to be filled: 4 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) Full time employment (40+ hrs/week) $17-$18.50/ hr depending on experience. Must have minimum 2 years of experience working full time on a commercial honeybee farm. Duties include: woodwork (building bee related equipment), caring for bees in an appropriate manner, coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment;recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatments/controls. Moving hives as required;harvest, extract and package honey, lead small teams of workers, drive and maintain vehicles, operate and maintain other beerelated equipment such as forklifts, conduct bee yard maintenance, general cleaning of working/production areas. Must have avalid driver's license. These positions are from March 15, 2022 thru October 31, 2022.2 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) Full time (40+ hrs/week) $15.75 -18/hr depending on experience. Minimum 1 year experience. Duties include: woodwork (building bee related equipment), caring for bees in an appropriate manner, assisting technicians with bees and equipment, assisting with moving bees, assisting with honey harvest, extraction and packaging, assisting with bee yard and equipment maintenance, cleaning of working/production areas. These positions are from April 15, 2022 thru October 31,2022. 2 CASUAL FARM LABOURERS starting @ $16.00 / hr. Duties include: working with cattle, honey bees, farm organization/production, operating farm equipment, and general maintenance of the farm and equipment. These positions are from June 1,2022 thru October 31, 2022. All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. All positions may require some night and weekend work. All applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees, be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. On farm housing is available. Resumes: rongreidanus@ gmail.com or via mail to: Greidanus Honey Bee Farm c/o 1005271 Alberta LTD, Box 1581, Stettler, Alberta, T0C 2L0

Supervisor must have 3+ years working in a Canadian commercial apiary working as a supervisor. Duties include but are not limited to: Supervise and train other workers in caring for, splitting and managing honey bee colonies, monitoring and controlling colony health, moving bee colonies to new bee yards, woodwork for new and repairing of bee equipment, honey harvesting and extraction, and winter preparation and wrapping. Canadian Drivers licence is required. We are also hiring (3) Apiary Workers ($15.50-$17/hr + possible bonuses - NOC 8431) for employment March – October 2022. Accommodations are provided. The positions are full time, 44+ hrs per week. Some weekend and night work may be required. The workers must have 1+ years working in a Canadian commercial apiary. Duties include but are not limited to: Assisting with care, splitting and managing honey bee colonies, monitoring and controlling colony health, woodwork for new and repairing of bee equipment, honey harvesting and extraction, and winter preparation and wrapping. Please contact: gulllakehoney@ gmail.com or 780-916-2263.

apiary. Prepare and keep all field and production records. Operate extracting plant to CFIA regulations and keep all required records. Some evening and weekend work required. Applicants must be in good physical condition and able to lift up to 70 lbs, also able to work in a team environment. Must be able to work in the presence of bees and have NO BEE STING ALERGIES. A valid drivers license is required. Ability to operate a fork lift is an asset as well as ability to speak English. Staff accommodations may be available. Please fax (306)967-2841, or email Sweetheart.Pollinator@sasktel.net your resume with references, Attn: Neil Specht

GULL LAKE HONEY COMPANY in Lacombe County (41113 Rg Rd 282 - 18 Kms west of Lacombe, AB) is looking for (1) Supervisor ($18-$22/hr + possible bonuses NOC 8253) for employment March – October 2022. Accommodations are provided. The position is full time, 44+ hrs per week. Some weekend and night work may be required. The

CHRISTENSEN BEE RANCH LTD. located in Mallaig Alberta is seeking two Apiary Workers (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year of commercial beekeeping experience. The positions are full time seasonal work from April to October. Wages for this position are between $15.42 and $19 per hour depending on experience. Duties include assisting with spring, summer and fall beehive management, moving hives, harvesting and extracting honey, driving and maintaining trucks, forklifts, pumps, leaf blowers and chain saws. All applicants must be in good physical condition, be able to work in a team environment and have a valid driver’s licence. Contact Paul Christensen by email at christensenbeeranch@gmail.com SWEETHEART POLLINATORS/JANEIL ENT. INC. , located 7 km SW of Eatonia, Saskatchewan, requires an APIARY SUPERVSOR (NOC 8252) year round employment starting in March, 2022. Applicant must have a minimum of 3 years (seasons) experience at a Canadian Style Commercial Pollination Apiary. Wage is $18.00 – 25.00 per hour depending on experience with a possible seasonal bonus. Duties include: Supervise and train other workers in caring for honeybee colonies, preparing and moving bees into and out of pollination fields, monitoring and controlling bee health, honey harvesting and extraction, construction of new beekeeping equipment, maintain and repair equipment, all duties associated with a Canadian style commercial 21

PARADIS VALLEY HONEY LTD Apiary in Watino, AB (NE-34-77-24-W5); requires the following for the 2022 season. 6-Apiary Technicians (NOC8431) $15.42/hr. Apiary technician applicants must have a minimum 3 years experience with commercial beekeeping and are expected to work effectively unsupervised. Experience driving trucks and a clean driving record are assets. These 6 positions are seasonal/full-time positions from Feb 1, 2022 to Nov 1, 2022 with 40-50 hours per week. Hours of work are dependent on weather conditions. No formal education is needed for. Successful candidates will take part in the break-down and re-building of live bee colonies, honey harvest, honey extraction, collection of bee pollen and seasonal feeding of hives. On-site farm housing is available. Interested applicants can apply my emailing resumes to info@paradisvalleyhoney.com LYNES APIARIES LTD. (61118 Range Road 251) has 7 positions available for Apiary Technicians (NOC 8431). Applicants must have two years of Apiary technician experience. The rate of pay is $15.42-$18.00/hr., depending on experience. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees and will assist with colony management and honey extraction and processing. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies and coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment. Also: recognizing, reporting, monitoring and controlling hive health issues. These positions are available from March to October 2022 (45+ hours per week). All positions may require some evening and weekend work. A valid driver's license may be required. Applicants must be physically fit and willing to work in a team environment. Staff accommodations will be provided. Apply with a resume to Daryl or Sharon Lynes, Lynes Apiaries Ltd., P.O. Box 272, Clyde, Alberta T0G 0P0. Email: sdlynes@hotmail.com

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LYNES APIARIES LTD. (61118 Range Road 251) has 10 positions available for Apiary Workers (NOC 8431). Applicants must have a minimum 1 year apiary work experience. The rate of pay is $15.42-$16.00/hr. depending on experience. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees. Duties include: assisting Technicians with bees and equipment, harvesting honey and extracting. Also: bee yard and equipment maintenance. These positions are available from July to September 2022 (45+ hours per week). All positions may require some evening and weekend work. A valid driver's license may be required. Applicants must be physically fit and willing to work in a team environment. Staff accommodations will be provided. Apply with a resume to Daryl or Sharon Lynes, Lynes Apiaries Ltd., P.O. Box 272, Clyde, Alberta T0G 0P0. Email: sdlynes@hotmail.com

paced team environment. Staff accommodations available. Please fax, mail, or email you resume to Mountainview Honey, Attn: Terry Greidanus, at Box 126 Cayley, AB, T0L 0P0. or jobs@ mountainviewhoney.com

year of experience. Seeking four (4) Apiary Workers at $16.00/hr for seasonal/full time position. (54.00 hrs/wk) As Apiary Worker you are required to assist management and apiary technician with beehive maintenance, this involves cleaning, checking, treating and feeding colonies, honey harvesting and extracting. Apiary Worker must have a minimum of one year of experience. Seeking six (6) Apiary Technicians at $18.00/hr for seasonal/ full time position. (54.00 hrs/wk) As Apiary Technician you are required to work with, supervise and instruct other employees. Other requirements include maintaining field records, monitoring and reporting to management. Apiary Technicians must have a minimum of two years of experience. Accomm for all positions are provided. Bonuses apply. Email grapiaries@ gmail.com. Greidanus Apiaries Ltd. 56107 Range Road 245, Sturgeon County, AB, T8R 0M1

DEJONG’S HONEY FARM BROOKS, AB requires four general farm workers (NOC 8431) from March 20, 2022 to November 1, 2022. $16/hr. 30 to 60 hours a week. Must be willing to do some weekend work. Three years beekeeping experience a necessity. Specific skills include apiary work, queen management, harvesting honey, assemble, maintain, and clean supers and frames, and work around bees. Work is fast paced, repetitive, and physically demanding. Must be a team player, able to operate a lift truck, and automatic honey extractor. Valid drivers license is an asset. Located in isolated rural area. WCB coverage is provided. Worker accommodation is available. Location is #9 Hajash 190012 RR 142. Fax resume to 1-403-362-6506, call 1-403-501-4226 or email dejongshoney@gmail.com MOUNTAINVIEW HONEY near Cayley, Alberta is seeking interested applicants for 3 positions as Apiary Supervisor NOC 8252 (40+ hrs/ wk) seasonal employment. The applicant must have a minimum of 5 years (seasons) experience working in a Canadian style commercial apiary environment with a minimum of 3 years as an Apiary Technician. Wages will be set by the NOC guidelines approx. $16.00 - $19.00 per hour, depending on experience. Possible bonus may also apply. Duties will include Supervising and working with Apiary technicians, caring for honeybee colonies, moving beehives into an out of canola pollination fields, monitoring and controlling bee health issues, honey harvesting and extraction, construction of new beehive equipment, all duties associated with a Canadian style commercial Apiary. Must be able to drive a lift truck. The applicant must have a valid drivers licence recognised by the province of Alberta. Ability to speak English is an asset, must be physically fit, & be prepared to work in a fast-

MOUNTAINVIEW HONEY near Cayley, Alberta is seeking interested applicants for 4 positions as Apiary Technician NOC 8431 (40+ hrs/wk) seasonal employment. The applicant must have a minimum of 2 years (seasons) experience working in a Canadian style commercial apiary environment with a minimum of 3 years as an Apiary Technician. Wages will be set by the NOC guidelines approx. $15.42 - $16 per hour, depending on experience. Possible bonus may also apply. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies, moving beehives into an out of canola pollination fields, monitoring and controlling bee health issues, honey harvesting and extraction, construction of new beehive equipment, all duties associated with a Canadian style commercial apiary. Preference will be given to applicants that have a valid drivers licence recognised by the province of Alberta. Ability to drive a lift truck is an asset. Ability to speak English is an asset, must be physically fit, & be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment. Staff accommodations available. Please fax, mail, or email your resume to Mountainview Honey, Attn: Terry Greidanus, at Box 126 Cayley, AB, T0L 0P0. or jobs@mountainviewhoney.com GREIDANUS FARMS INC.at Granum, AB requires 17 general farm workers (NOC 8431) from March 9, 2022 to November 9, 2022. $15.42/ hr. 30 to 72 hours a week. Possible bonus. Must be willing to do some weekend work. Three years beekeeping experience a necessity. Specific skills include apiary work, queen management, harvesting honey, preparing honey for market, assemble, maintain, and clean supers and frames, and work around bees. Work is fast paced, repetitive, and physically demanding. Must be a team player, able to operate a lift truck and automatic honey extractor. Valid drivers license is an asset. Located in isolated rural area. WCB coverage provided. Worker accommodation is available. Fax resume to 403-687-2375 or e-mail ggreidanus@hotmail.com. GREIDANUS APIARIES in Sturgeon County, Alberta for the 2022 season from March to November. Requiring four (4) Apiary Labourers, four (4) Apiary Workers and six (6) Apiary Technicians. Seeking four (4) Apiary Labourers at $15.42/hr for seasonal/full time position. (54.00 hrs/wk) As Apiary Labourer you are required in all manual labour of the Apiary as directed. Main duties involve all aspects of harvesting honey and processing beeswax. Apiary Labourer must have a minimum of one 22

WESTLOCK HONEY PRODUCERS INC. Located at 59332 RR15 Westlock County is seeking applicants for the following positions available in the 2022 season: 4 Apiary Technicians (NOC 8431). $15.42-21/hr depending on experience. Full time 45+ hrs per week Feb thru Oct 2022. Applicants must have a minimum 2-3 seasons experience working in a Canadian commercial apiary. Duties include spring, summer and fall management of bee colonies, bee health monitoring, hive feeding, honey harvesting, operating /maintaining apiary equipment and coordinating some workers. Two apiary workers (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year (season) experience and with full time employmentApril thru September 2022. ($15.42 - $18 /hr depending on experience) Duties include assisting technicians with bees and equipment, honey harvesting and equipment maintenance. A valid drivers license may be required for some of the positions. All applicants must be in good physical condition, ability to speak English is an asset. Must be able to work with bees in a fast paced team environment. Email westlockhoney@ gmail.com or mail to Westlock Honey Producers RR1 Busby, AB T0G 0H0 KIWI BRIAN’S HONEY near Coaldale AB, (94056 H845), is seeking employees for the 2022 season. Apiary Technicians: 8431 (4 positions; starting at $16.50-$21.00/hr.) and Apiary Workers NOC: 8431 (15 positions; starting at $16.00-18.50/hr.) and Farm Laborers (3 Positions; starting at $15.75-16.00/hr.) needed full time (45+ hrs./wk.) as early as February 1, 2022, up until November 16, 2022, weather depending. Some evening, night and weekend work will be required. Accommodations are available if required. All applicants must be willing to work with both

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leafcutter and honeybees, be in good physical condition, and work in a team environment. Having a valid Alberta driver’s license and the ability to speak English will be considered an asset. All applicants must be able to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain health and safety of self and others. Apiary Technicians must have a minimum of 3 seasons of full-time experience in a commercial apiary, have the ability to supervise/train staff, have knowledge in commercial hive management for pollination, honey production, queen rearing and disease diagnosis. Must be able to oversee and maintain hive equipment, bee yard and storage facilities. Apiary Workers must have a minimum of 1 season full time experience in a commercial apiary, and have knowledge to assist technicians with hive management, building and repairing bee equipment, placement/pick-up of pollination equipment, and honey harvest / extraction/processing. Must be able to maintain hive equipment, bee yard and storage facilities. Apiary Laborers do not require any experience but must be committed to working with bees, be in good physical condition and can work in hot, sweaty, fast paced environment. All wages are negotiable based on knowledge/ experience/skill set. Personal Protection Equipment benefit is provided to all staff. Bonuses may be available. Please email resumes to kiwijobs@witdouckfarms.com Drop off resumes at 94056 Highway 845 Coaldale AB

MEIJER HONEY FARM is looking for applicants for the 2022 season. All positions are F/T on a seasonal basis from Feb 2022-Oct 2022. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honeybees. Position may require some evening and weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. 17 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) F/T (40+ hrs./wk.) starting at $16.00-$22.00/hr. depending on experience. (Possible bonus). Must have a minimum of 1 year (season) experience working fulltime on a Canadian commercial apiary. Duties include: Caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner. Manual labor of apiary. Coordinating the production of replacement bees & equipment. Recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/ controls. Harvesting honey, extraction, package honey, pollen, and beeswax. Team -player who can also work well independently. Drive (including std transmission & medium duty trucks) & daily maintenance on vehicles. Operate & maintain other apiary equipment (including forklifts, chainsaws & pumps). Conduct bee yard maintenance. Maintaining field and/or production records. Monitoring and reporting to management. Contact: Meijer Honey Farm -181072 TWPRD 32-4 Box 295 Delia, AB T0J OWO Email: meijerhoneyfarm@outlook.com

requirements. All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. Bonuses may be available. Email resumes to aovinge@gmail.com or fax to 403-687-2154.

HICKS HONEY FARMS LTD. Near McLennan, AB 77405 RR 193A is seeking for the 2022 season, 8 Apiary technicians, NOC 8431. Applicants should have between 3-5 years experience working in a Canadian style commercial beekeeping operation. Duties include, helping to feed, treat, split, and monitor springbuild up. Also responsible for helping to prepare hives for harvest, including, adding supers, monitoring hives, and setting up bee locations. Once harvest begins, applicants should be able to run a crew pulling honey, picking up honey, or extracting. Applicants will be required to help, feed, treat and prepare bees for winter in the fall. Work begins February 18, 2022 and goes until November 5, 2022. Also seeking 9 Apiary workers NOC 8431. These workers should have 1 year experience working in a Canadian style commercial operation. Wages will be between $16.50-$18 depending on experience and efficiency. These applicants will be expected to help technicians with all duties related to beekeeping, including, spring preparation, feeding, treating, harvest preparation, extracting, and fall feeding and winter preparation. All jobs may have weekend and evening work. Accomodations available. There may be some spring and fall work in the Similkameen valley in B.C. Apply to hicksry82@gmail.com or mail to Hicks Honey Farms Ltd., box 181, McLennan, AB T0H 2L0.

SUPERNUC APIARIES located near Granum, AB (251032 TWP RD 104) has the following positions for the 2022 season. APIARY TECHNICIAN (NOC 8431) 1 position; wage starting at $16.50 - $20.00/ hr, and APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) 2 positions: starting at $15.50 - $18.00/hr, needed full time (45+ hrs/wk) from Mar 1, 2022 through October 31, 2022. Apiary technicians must have a minimum of 3 seasons of full-time experience in a Canadian commercial apiary and have the ability to supervise/ train staff, have knowledge in commercial hive management for pollination, honey production and queen-rearing and the ability to assess hive health and care for them in the appropriate manner. Apiary workers must have a minimum of 1 season full time experience in a Canadian commercial apiary. Duties include assisting technicians with beehive maintenance and treatments, building and repairing bee equipment, moving hives, harvesting and extracting honey, and winter preparation. Some evening, night and weekend work will be required. Accommodations are available. A valid driver's license and the ability to speak English is an asset. Must be physically fit and accustomed to working with honeybees. No educational 24

NOLTE APIARIES at 55503 Rge Rd 260 Sturgeon County, AB. T8R 0T6. Seeking 4 Apiary Technicians with 3+yrs of experience in commercial beekeeping. Education not required. Salary $15.65-$24/hr. Job duties: bee colony management, monitoring & treatment of colony diseases, honey harvesting. Seeking 6 Apiary Workers NOC 8431. Wage $15.65-$22/hr. 1 yr. Experience, No education. Job duties asset with bee colony management, & honey harvest. Seeking 4 Apiary Labourers Wage $15.65-$20/ hr. No Experience, no education. Job Duties honey harvesting & bee colony management. All positions Manufacturing & assemble hive equipment. Handling heavy loads. Full-time, March to October 2022, 40+hrs/wk. Operate vehicles/forklifts. Valid driver’s license an asset. Apply by e-mail beebuss12@gmail.com TEGART APIARIES HONEY is seeking for the 2022 season (Dec 15, 2021 - Nov 15, 2022): 4 APIARY TECHNICIANS min 3+ years experience at a Canadian commercial apiary or equivalent. Must have driving experience & may be required to supervise a crew ($16.40- $19.00/hr with possible bonus) 7 APIARY WORKERS min 2+ years experience at a Canadian commercial apiary or equivalent ($15.42-$16.40/hr with possible bonus.) All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team. Applicants must be accustomed to working with honey bees and have a good understanding of colony management, bee equipment maintenance and honey/beeswax processing. Both Apiary Techs and Apiary Workers can expect average 45+ hrs per week. Accommodations available. Some evening, and night work may be required. Main work location is Tegart Apiaries Honey Farms is located 2.5 miles from Fairview, Alberta (30024 TWP RD 820). All positions may require travel to Harrison Mills, B. C. for spring and fall hive work (small travel allowance and accommodations provided) For more details or to apply, contact Dan Tegart directly: ph. (780)835-2115 or email tegarthoney@telus.net; Box 904 Fairview, AB T0H1L0

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PLEASANT VALLEY HONEY LTD. (SW 15 46 27 W4) requires: Four APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 2-3 years (seasons) experience working on a Canadian style commercial apiary in the min. capacity of Apiary Worker or General Farm Worker with employment March thru November 2022 ($15.42 -$19/ hr depending on exp.) (40+ hrs/wk); Duties include: caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment; recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/controls; harvest and fill honey barrels and containers; supervise small teams of workers; driving and daily maintenance of vehicles; operate and maintain other apiary equipment; conduct bee yard maintenance; keep some field production records. A motor vehicle operator's licence with no serious infractions, recognized by the Province of Alberta and major insurance companies is required. Six APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year (season) experience and with employment March thru November 2022 ($15.42-$17/hr depending on exp.) (40+ hrs/wk); Duties include caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; assisting Technicians with bees and equipment; assisting with harvesting honey; assisting with the bee yard and equipment maintenance. All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honey bees. All positions may require some evening, night & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. Ability to speak English is an asset. Contact Ryan Olthof at 272072 Highway 13, Falun, AB; mail to RR1, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1W8; or email at pvhpbees@gmail.com.

BUSY BEE FARM LTD. near Hay Lakes, Alberta, requires Four Apiary Labourers (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year experience in commercial beekeeping, wages ranging from $15.50 - $17.50/ hour; Also required is Fifteen Apiary Technicians (NOC 8431) with a minimum of three years of experience in Canadian commercial beekeeping, wages ranging from $17.50 - $23.50/hour. All positions are fulltime (45+ hours/week) for the February 1st – October 31st, 2022 season and involve the work and care of honeybees for honey production and pollination services. All applicants should be physically fit and able to perform work in a team environment. Having a valid driver’s license and the ability to speak English will be considered an asset. Wages are negotiable depending on experience. On-Farm accommodations are available. Applications can be emailed to Mike deJong at busybee@telus.net Busy Bee Farm Ltd, 48549 Range Road 224, Hay Lakes, Alberta T0B 1W0

SWEETHEART POLLINATORS/JANEIL ENT INC 7 km SW of Eatonia, Saskatchewan is seeking applicants for 16 Full Time Apiary Workers (40+hrs/wk) seasonal employment for 2022 season. 5 positions start in March - Oct, 6 positions start in April - Oct remaining start in June – Sept, 2022. Wages will be range from $15.50 - $20.00 per hour, depending on experience. Duties include; caring for honeybee colonies, moving beehives into and out of canola pollination fields, monitoring and controlling bee health, honey harvesting and extraction, construction of new beehive equipment, maintain and repair equipment, all duties associated with a Canadian style commercial apiary. Some evening & weekend work required. Applicants must be in good physical conditions (able to lift up to 70 lbs) and able to work in a team environment. Must be able to work in the presence of bees and have no bee sting allergies. A valid driver’s license is required. Ability to operate a fork lift is an asset. Ability to speak English is an asset. Staff accommodations may be available. Please fax: (306) 967-2841, mail: Sweetheart Pollinators Box 155, Eatonia, SK S0L 0Y0 or Email: pollinators@ sasktel.net your resume with references Attn: Neil Specht

PARADIS HONEY LTD. 5023-50 St & SW478-23-W5 Girouxville, AB Requires APIARY TECHNICIANS – NOC 8431 (2 positions) ($15.42 $17.00/hr) for full time (40+ hrs/wk) from August 1, 2022 to August 1, 2024. Must have a minimum of 1+ yrs experience working with bees in a Canadian style commercial apiary. Applicants must be able to work in presence of honeybees (Apiary work) & will assist with colony management & harvest crop. Some technicians may be required to spend 3-4 months out of province to BC (March-June) as bees may be moved to BC for spring pollination services and return to AB mid-June. Room and board will be provided for employees working in BC. Must be able to travel out of province. English an asset. No skills or education required. All positions may require some evening, night and weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and have the ability to handle heavy loads, bending, crouching, kneeling. Accomm provided. Rural area. Apply: info@paradishoney.com or mail to Paradis Honey Ltd, c/o Lise Paradis Box 99, Girouxville, AB T0H 1S0

PALA’S VITAMIN HONEY FARM in Wembley, AB for the 2022 season is seeking 4 positions for Apiary Technician (NOC 8431), $16.00$22.00/hr with 2 years experience minimum, in a commercial Apiary. Wages depend on experience. Major duties: knowledge of hive management, disease diagnoses and prevention, weekend work and evenings. Also require 4 positions for an Apiary Worker (NOC 8431), $15.42-$18.50/ hr experience required. Major duties include assisting Apiary Technician with all duties working with bees. Some weekend and evening work if needed. Physically demanding work (40 hours + a week). Both positions start February 1-November 15, 2022. Staff accomm available. Contact Dan Pala, 721042 Hwy 724. Wembley, AB d.pala@telus.net, phone 780-832-5809, fax 780-766-3009 MIGHTY PEACE HONEY Requires one Apiary Supervisor, NOC 8252, for full time (40+ hrs/ wk, $20-$24/hr depending on experience) year-round employment starting in March 2022. Must have a minimum of 5 seasons working fulltime on a Canadian style commercial operation. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner, coordinating the production of replacement bees & equipment; recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/ controls; supervise extracting lines; supervise small to medium teams of workers; drive (including std transmission & medium duty trucks) & daily maintain vehicles; operate & maintain other apiary equipment (including forklifts & pumps and extracting equipment); conduct bee yard maintenance; keep field and/or production records; Accommodation available. We are located at 833071 RR231 Grimshaw, AB Canada. Please contact Mighty Peace Honey PO Box 1759 Grimshaw, AB Canada T0H 1W0. Rob 780 332 4862 or Fax 780 332 4822 or email mightypeacehoney@gmail.com 25

POELMAN APIARIES LTD.located near Fort Macleod, AB (102007A Range Rd 254) has the following positions available for the 2022 season: 6 SUPERVISORS (SKILLED WORKER, NOC 8252) with a minimum of 5 years(seasons) experience working at a Canadian apiary. Employment needed from March through October 2022; wage starting at $16.50 - $17.50 (depending on exp. with possible bonus) (40 + hrs/week). Duties will include: caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment; recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/controls; harvest and fill honey barrels and containers; supervise small teams of workers; driving of vehicles; operate and maintain other apiary equipment; conduct bee yard maintenance. 18 TECHNICIAN/ WORKERS (LOW SKILL WORKER, NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1-2 years experience. Employment needed from April through November 2022; wage starting at $15.50$16.50 (depending on exp. with a possible bonus) (40 + hrs/week). Duties will include: caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; assisting Technicians with bees and equipment; assisting with harvesting honey; assisting with the bee yard and equipment maintenance. 6 GENERAL FARM LABOURERS (LOW SKILL WORKER, NOC 8431) experience is an asset but will be trained. Employment

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needed for April through November 2022; wage starting at $15.50 per/hour (with possible bonus) (40 + hrs/week). Duties will include: Supering and harvesting honey, cleaning honey extraction and storage equipment, barrel moving prep, filling and storage, manufacture and assemble and maintain hive equipment, and bee yard maintenance. All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. Housing is available. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honey bees. All positions may require some evening, night & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. Ability to speak English is an asset. Email resumes to pollenpal@gmail.com attention Poelman Apiaries or fax to 403-687-2410 or mail to Box 1887 Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0.

TEGART APIARIES is seeking 3 APIAIRY WORKERS with min 2+ years experience at a Canadian Commercial apiary operation. (@ $15.42-$16.40/ hr with possible bonus) for July 10, 2022 to November 15, 2022. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team. Successful applicants must be accustomed to working with honey bees & have a good understanding of colony management, bee equipment maintenance & honey extracting/ beeswax processing. Apiary workers can expect on average 45+ hrs/week. Accom. available. Some evening & night work will be required. Main work location is Tegart Apiaries Honey Farms is located 2.5 miles from Fairview, Alberta (30024 TWP RD 820). Position may require travel to Harrison Mills, B. C. for spring and fall hive work (small travel allowance and accommodations provided) For more details or to apply, contact Dan Tegart directly at 780 835 2115 or tegarthoney@ telus.net; PO Box 904, Fairview, AB T0H 1L0

MCW APIARIES has two positions available for Apiary Technician (NOC8431) starting February 1st to October 31st 2022. Must have at least three years of commercial beekeeping experience with wage staring at $18/hr, accommodation available if required, must have a valid driver's license. Hours are 45 hours per week with some weekends and evenings. Duties include doing and overseeing such tasks as feeding, medicating, spring brood management, queen rearing, making nucs, honey harvesting and moving hives. Contact Mike by fax at 780 624 9408 or mcwap@abnorth.com. We are located at 84172 Range Rd 204 East of Peace River near the hamlet of St Isidore.

GOLDEN EARS APIARIES INC in Mission, BC, is seeking 11 Apiary Supervisors at $15.21/hr, starting Feb 1,2022 until Oct. 31/2022, working 40+ hrs/ week. Apiary Supervisors must have a minimum of 3 seasons working full time (40+hr/wk) in a Canadian style commercial beekeeping operation, and must have a good understanding of honeybee management and have the ability to independently assess hive health and make decisions regarding individual hive management. All positions do require some evening, night and weekend work. All applicants should be able to work in a team environment. English is an asset as well as a valid driving license. Work will be in southern BC ( Fraser Valley). Contact Carolyn Shipley at jmcshipley@shaw.ca. MIGHTY PEACE HONEY Requires Six Apiary Technicians, NOC 8431, for full time (40+ hrs/ wk) employment ($16-$20/hr depending on experience) February thru October 2022. Must have a minimum of 2 seasons working full-time on a Canadian style commercial operation. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner, coordinating the production of replacement bees & equipment; recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/ controls; harvest & package honey & beeswax; supervise small teams of workers; drive (including std transmission & medium duty trucks) & daily maintain vehicles; operate & maintain other apiary equipment (including forklifts & pumps); conduct bee yard maintenance; keep some field and/or production records; Accommodation available. We are located at 833071 RR231 Grimshaw, AB Canada. Please contact Mighty Peace Honey PO Box 1759 Grimshaw, AB Canada T0H 1W0. Rob 780 332 4862 or Fax 780 332 4822 or email andrewdicksonbeekeeper@gmail.com

TEES BEES INC. requires: Three APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 2-3 years (seasons) experience working on a Canadian style commercial apiary in the min. capacity of Apiary Worker or General Farm Worker with employment March thru October 2022 ($15.42$19/ hr depending on exp. with possible bonus) (40+ hrs/wk); Duties include: caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment; recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/ controls; harvest and fill honey barrels and containers; supervise small teams of workers; driving and daily maintenance of vehicles; operate and maintain other apiary equipment; conduct bee yard maintenance; keep some field production records. A motor vehicle operator's licence with no serious infractions, recognized by the Province of Alberta and major insurance companies is required. Five APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year (season) experience and with employment March thru October 2022 ($15.42$17/ hr depending on exp. with possible bonus) (40+ hrs/wk); Duties include caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; assisting Technicians with bees and equipment; assisting with harvesting honey; assisting with the bee yard and equipment maintenance. All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honey bees. All positions may require some evening, night & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. Ability to speak English is an asset. Contact Jeremy Olthof at 23318Hwy 50, Tees, AB; mail to RR1, Tees, AB T0C 2N0; or email at teesbeesinc@gmail.com 27

MCW APIARIES has two positions available for Apiary Workers (NOC 8431), starting February 1st to October 31st, 2022. Must have at least one year of experience and a valid driver's license. Accommodation available if required. Wages starting at $15.42/hr with some evening and weekend work. Hours are 45 hours per week with some evening and weekends,1he lob involves doing such tasks as feeding, edicating, honey harvesting and moving hives. Contact Mike by fax at 780 624 9408 or mcwap@ abnorth.com. We are located at 84172 Range Rd 204. East of Peace River near the hamlet of St Isidore. SWAN APIARIES are seeking workers for the 2022 season, February 20- October 31 2022, 12 Apiary workers (NOC 8431) and 2 Apiary Technicians(NOC 8253) in the Westlock area. Applicants for apiary worker must have a minimum 1 year (season) working fulltime on a Canadian style commercial apiary operation as an Apiary Worker. The position is full time (40+ hrs/week) from mid February to mid October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations under the supervision of an Apiary Technician. The rate of pay is $15.42-$16.00/hr (depending on experience) for apiary worker. Applicants for Apiary Technicians (NOC 8253) must have a minimum of 3 years experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary ($17-$19/hr depending on experience). The position is full time (40+ hrs/week) from mid February to mid October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations with the assistance of the Apiary Workers. The ability to operate and maintain equipment utilized in the beekeeping industry and keep accurate records for monitoring hive health is essential to the position. The positions are full time and may require evening and weekend work(45hrs+/wk) . Applicants must be in good physical condition as it is physically demanding work. Staff accommodations available. A valid driver’s licence will be considered an asset. Apply with resume to Hendrik Greidanus at Swan Apiaries, 520 4ST SW High River, T1V 1B6 or fax resume to 403-652-7683

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T’N’T APIARIES REQUIRE: An APIARY FOREPERSON (NOC 8252) for fulltime (40+ hrs/wk) year round employment ($19.00-$25/hr depending on experience. Bonuses possible). Applicant must have a minimum of 5 years (seasons) fulltime in a Canadian style commercial apiary environment with a minimum of 3 years (seasons) working as an Apiary Technician. Duties include: Caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner. Co-ordinating the production of replacement bees & equipment. Recognizing, reporting, monitoring and controlling hive health issues. Harvest & package honey, pollen & beeswax. Supervise & train workers. Drive (including std transmission & medium duty trucks) & daily maintenance of vehicles. Operate & maintain other apiary equipment (including forklifts, chainsaws & pumps). Conduct bee yard maintenance. Keep field and/or production records. Interact with external farm personnel.

Assisting Technicians with bees & equipment. Assisting with harvesting honey, pollen & beeswax. Assisting with the bee yard and equipment maintenance. All positions may require some evening, night & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. A motor vehicle Operator’s license with no serious infractions, recognized by the Province of Alberta & major insurance companies, is required for the Foreperson position and preference will be given to those Technician & Worker applicants holding one. Contact Dave Tharle, 44116 - Hwy 659, Ardmore, AB or Box 80, Ardmore, AB. (Fax 780826-6013) Email:tntapi@mcsnet.ca

speak English are considered assets. We require 4 Apiary Workers (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary ($15.42/hr). The position is full time (40+ hrs/week) from late March to late October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations under the supervision of an Apiary Technician. A motor vehicle Operator’s license that is recognized by the province of Alberta and major insurance companies and the ability to speak English are considered assets. We require 10 Apiary Labourers (NOC 8431 - $15.42/hr) with a minimum of 1 year experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary. The position is full time (40+ hrs/week) from beginning of June to late Oct. Major duties involve all aspects of harvesting honey and processing beeswax. The ability to speak English is considered an asset. Apply with resume to Grace Strom at The Greidanus Honey Mill, Box 5504, High River, AB T1V 1M6 or fax resume to 403-652-7683

5 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) for full time (40+ hrs/wk) employment ($17.00$22/hr depending on experience. Bonuses possible) January 2022 thru November 2022. Must have a minimum of 2 years (seasons) working fulltime on a Canadian style commercial apiary in the min. capacity of Apiary Assistant or General Farm Worker. Duties include: Caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner. Co-ordinating the production of replacement bees & equipment. Recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/ controls. Harvest & package honey, pollen & beeswax. Supervise small teams of workers. Drive (including std transmission & medium duty trucks) & daily maintenance of vehicles. Operate & maintain other apiary equipment (including forklifts, chainsaws & pumps). Conduct bee yard maintenance. Keep some field and/or production records. 6 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) for full time (40+ hrs/wk) employment ($15.50 -$19.00/hr. depending on experience. Bonuses Possible) January thru November 2022. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honey bees. Duties include: Caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner

GREIDANUS HONEY MILL We require 5 Apiary Workers (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary to work in Northern Saskatchewan ($15.42/hr) in 2022. The position is full time (40+ hrs/week) from early March to late October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations under the supervision of an Apiary Technician. A motor vehicle Operator’s license that is recognized by the province of Alberta and major insurance companies and the ability to speak English are considered assets. Staff accommodations are available in Northern Saskatchewan. Production bonus may apply. We are seeking workers for the 2022 beekeeping season near High River, AB. All positions will be available on a seasonal basis. Production bonus may apply. All applicants must be physically fit and willing to work in a team environment. Staff accommodations are available. We require 4 Apiary Technicians (NOC 8253) with a minimum of 3 years experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary ($17-$19/hr depending on experience). The position is full time (40+ hrs/ week) from mid February to mid October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations with the assistance of the Apiary Workers. The ability to operate and maintain equipment utilized in the beekeeping industry and keep accurate records for monitoring hive health is essential to the position. A motor vehicle Operator’s license that is recognized by the province of Alberta and major insurance companies is required for these positions. The ability to speak & write in English are assets. We require 4 Apiary Workers (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary ($15.50-$16.50/hr depending on experience). The position is full time (40+ hrs/week) from mid February to mid October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations under the supervision of an Apiary Technician. A motor vehicle Operator’s license that is recognized by the province of Alberta and major insurance companies and the ability to 30

WORKER BEE HONEY COMPANY Apiary Technician NOC 8431 (6 seasonal positions available, January to November 2022) - $17.25/ hour plus bonus for superior work. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies; recognizing and monitoring hive issues; supervising 2-4 Apiary Workers; harvesting, extracting and packaging honey, beeswax and pollen; using power tools; and maintaining field and/or production records, including using an online app. Three years’ experience required in a Canadian-style commercial apiary. Apiary Worker NOC 8431 (8 seasonal positions available, February to October 2022) - $15.75/hour plus bonus for superior work. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies; harvesting honey, pollen and beeswax. Minimum one year experience required in a Canadian-style commercial apiary. Apiary Harvester NOC 8431 (8 seasonal positions available, February to October 2022) - $15.50/hour plus bonus for superior work. Duties include harvesting and extracting honey, pollen and beeswax. Minimum six months’ experience in a Canadian-style commercial apiary. All positions are physically demanding and involve standing/bending/crouching for long periods; heavy lifting; repetitive tasks; working outdoors in the heat in a rural environment; driving and maintaining farm equipment (class 5 driver’s license required, class 3 preferred); 40-70 hours per week including evenings, weekends and overtime as required, as well as ability to work in a team environment and show attention to detail. Positions are in Rosedale, British Columbia with summer months spent in Boyle, Alberta. Accommodation provided at both locations. Worker Bee Honey Company Ltd. 10609 McGrath Road, Rosedale, BC V0X 1X2 tel: 604-794-3315; fax: 604-794-3085; jobs @workerbeehoney.ca

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GOOD MORNING HONEY LTD.in Parkland County, AB (51516-RR15) is looking for: (2) APIARY TECHNICIANS ($17-$20/hr depending on experience) NOC8431 for employment during March thru October 2022 season. The positions are seasonal full time (44+ hrs/wk). Some weekend, evening and night work required. Onfarm accommodations available. Located 10 min SW of Stony Plain, Alberta. The Apiary Technician must have a minimum of three years experience in a Canadian commercial apiary working as an Apiary Technician or Apiary worker. Experience required in hive management for honey production, disease diagnosis, general hive health and mite threshold monitoring. Applicants must be in good physical condition. A valid driver's license is an asset. We also require (3) APIARY WORKERS ($16 -$19/ hr depending on experience) NOC8431 with employment during March thru October 2022 season. The positions are seasonal full time (44+ hrs/wk). Some weekend, evening and night work required. On-farm accommodations available. Located 10 min SW of Stony Plain, Alberta. The Apiary Worker MUST be able to work in the presence of honey bees and will assist with colony management as well as honey extraction. Applicants must be in good physical condition and have a minimum 1+ years experience working in a Canadian style commercial apiary. We also require (2) APIARY LABOURER (Bee Farm Worker) ($16.00 hr) NOC 8431 with employment during March thru October 2022 season. This position is seasonal full time (44+ hrs/wk.) Some weekend, evening and night work required. Onfarm accommodations available. Located 10 min SW of Stony Plain, Alberta. The Apiary Labourer MUST be able to work in the presence of honey bees. Applicants must be in good physical condition. Experience is an asset. Production bonus payments may be included for all positions. Email resumes to Richard at albertahoney@gmail. com or send mail to 2-51516 RR15 Parkland County, AB T7Y 2E8. Clearly indicate which position you are applying for. These are seasonal jobs that do not start until March of 2022.

NIXON HONEY FARM iin Red Deer County, Alberta is accepting applications for the 2022 season on a seasonal full time basis. The following positions need to be filled: 3 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) Full time employment (40+ hrs/week) $17-20/hr depending on experience with possible bonus. Must have minimum 2 years of experience working full time on a commercial honeybee farm. Duties include: woodwork (building bee related equipment), caring for bees in an appropriate manner, coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment; recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatments/controls. Moving hives as required; harvest, extract and package honey, lead small teams of workers, drive and maintain vehicles, operate and maintain other bee related equipment such as forklifts, conduct bee yard maintenance, general cleaning of working/production areas. One of these positions is from February 2022 thru June 2022. The other two positions are from February 2022 thru October 2022. 13 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) Full time (40+ hrs/week) $15.50 -18/hr depending on experience, possible bonuses. Minimum 1 year experience. Duties include: woodwork (building bee related equipment), caring for bees in an appropriate manner, assisting technicians with bees and equipment, assisting with moving bees, assisting with honey harvest, extraction and packaging, assisting with bee yard and equipment maintenance, cleaning of working/production areas. One of these positions is from July 2022 thru October 2022. The other twelve positions are from February 2022 thru October 2022. All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. All positions may require some night and weekend work. All applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees, be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. On farm housing is available. Email resumes to: info@ nixonhoney.ca or mail to: Nixon Honey Farm, #20, 35566 RR 263, Red Deer County, Alberta, T4G 0C9

WILDROSE COUNTRY APIARY LTD in Smoky Lake, AB is seeking 2 full time Apiary technicians (NOC 8431) on a two year work contract starting March 2021-2023. A minimum of 2 years on a commercial beekeeping operation is required. We are also seeking to hire 2 seasonal apiary Technicians (NOC 8431) from March thru October 2022. $16-20hr 32-60 hours a week. 1 year experience is required. We are also seeking 1 apiary labourer for July thru September 2022. $15.42 -17hr (NOC 8431) Specific skills include colony management, honey production, spring & winter preparation, and general maintenance on the farm. Must be physically fit and prepared to work in an efficient team environment. Expect some weekend and evening work. Located in a rural setting. Worker accommodation is provided. To apply email wildrosecountryapiary@gmail.com

YAREMCIO HONEY is seeking 8 full time seasonal Apiary Technicians (NOC 8431) for the 2022 March to November Season. Apiary Technician's must have previous beekeeping experience. They must be able to work in a team environment, as well as, independently. Additionally, Apiary Technicians need to be able to pay great attention to detail and handle the pressure of working under tight deadlines. Previous leadership experience is considered an asset, as well as, a valid driver's license. Duties of an Apiary Technician include but are not limited to site preparation, site maintenance, colony management, honey extraction, and preparing hives for winter. Hours of work are minimum 40 hours per week or more. The salary for Apiary Technicians is $15.42- $24.42 per hour

MOONDANCE HONEY INC.llocated at 55063 TWP RD 704 has the following positions for the 2022 beekeeping season. Apiary Technician (NOC 8431) 4 seasonal positions. Wages $17-$19, depending on experience. Duties include hive management, queen introduction and nuc production, pest/disease recognition and treatment, hive supering, honey removal and extraction, and winter hive preparation. Shop work includes equipment construction and repair. Positions require 2-5 years of experience. Apiary Worker (NOC 8431) - 2 seasonal positions, $15.42-17/hr, depending on experience. Duties include assisting the Apiary Technicians with the duties described above. Seasonal positions run from mid-April to early October. Apply to termeerbill@yahoo.ca or fax your resume to 780-833-5747. 31

SEVERSON HONEY FARM at 48143 Range Rd 204 Camrose, AB is seeking for the 2022 season from Feb – Nov 1: 8 apiary workers (NOC8431) with a min of 1-year experience, wages starting at $15.42/hr & 7 Apiary Technicians (NOC8431) with a min of 2-3 years experience, wage starting at $16.50/hr. These positions are fulltime 40+ hrs/ week & may req. some evening,night, weekend work. Work involves care of honey bees for honey production & pollination services. All applicants must be physically fit &be able to perform work in a team environment. On farm accomm are avail. Wages are negotiable depending on experience. Please send resume to Russell at rads@netkaster.ca Cell 780-608-0076. YUAN ENTERPRISES is seeking for one Apiary Technician (from April 15 to November 30, 2022) and one Apiary worker (from June 15 to September 15, 2022) in Peace River, AB. Applicants must be in good physical condition and do all beekeeping management. Wages from $15.50/hr, depending on experience. Email canadian.prairie.honey@gmail.com or Box 7554, Peace River, AB, T8S 1T2. LALLIER APIARIES Located at 56226 Range road 64 Sangudo, AB is in need of one (1) apiary worker (low skill worker) for the 2022season;wage $16/hr. The position is full time (40+ hrs/wk depends on the weather). The season willstart on March 2022 until October 2022. TheApiary Worker will assist the Apiary Technician with beehive maintenance this involves unwrapping, cleaning, treating, make new hives(splits), honey harvesting & extracting, feeding and wrapping in the fall. Applicant may send a resume to extremehaulinginc@gmail.com.

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S.S. HONEY INC. is looking for 4 Apiary Workers (NOC 8431) from April 1 2022 to October 31 2022. Full Time Seasonal employment on a Canadian commercial beekeeping operation. (40+/hrs a week) $16 to $20/hr depending on experience, minimum 1 year experience. Must be physically fit and be able to work as a team. Duties include and are not limited to: Hive Management, Detecting Hive Diseases, Treating Hive Diseases, Extraction of Honey, Operating Farm equipment. International Drivers License is an asset. Some evenings and weekends are required. Worker Accommodation is available. Send resume to sshoneyinc@gmail.com or by mail Box 765, High Prairie, Ab, T0G-1E0

fulltime on a Canadian style commercial apiary operation as an Apiary Worker or in the min. capacity of an Apiary Harvester/Labourer. All duties related to Canadian style commercial apiary associated with assisting Beekeepers/ Apiary Technicians with Spring, Summer, Fall colony management, moving colonies, maintaining of apiary equipment, and all aspects in the collection extraction/processing of honey. All positions may require some evening & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical conditions and able to work in a fastpace team environment. All Applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees. A valid driver’s license may be required for some of the Apiary Technician positions. Apply with resume to Todd Eastman at P & J Apiaries Inc., p.j.apiaries. applicants@shaw.ca,(Location 61232 – RR240 Westlock Co. AB.)

assisting Apiary Technician with all the duties in the work with bees. Some weekend & evenings work if needed, physically demanding work (45/ hrs + a week of work). Both positions start Jan 15 - November 15, 2022. Staff accomm available. Send resumes to Artur Pala palashoney@ hotmail.com or fax 780 694 2282.

MARC G. PARADIS NE 23-79-5W6 Rycroft, AB. – NOC 8431(4 positions) ($15.42-$16.50/hr depending on experience) for full time (40+hrs/wk) from Feb to Nov, 2022. Applicants must be able to work in presence of honeybees (Apiary work) & will assist with colony management & harvest crop. English an asset. No skills, experience or education required. All positions may require some evening, night and weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Valid driver’s license an asset. Apiary Workers Accommodation is available. Rural area. Apply: rycrofthoney@ gmail.com or mail to Marc G Paradis, Box 487, Rycroft, AB T0H 3A0.

SPIRIT HILLS SERVICES LTD. Apiary & Farm Manager. Spirit Hills Services Ltd. is seeking to hire 1 full time Apiary & Farm Manager for their apiary and honey winery operation located at 240183, 2380 Drive West, Millarville, Alberta. Duties will include but will not be limited to managing the apiary and honey harvest, maintain all vehicles and farm equipment during the summer season. In winter season assist with account management for sales in Belgium. Education, Experience & other requirements: verifiable automotive mechanic education and experience; apiary management experience; good people skills; team oriented; strong communication skills in English, French & Dutch languages. Wages: $17.00/hour for 40 hours per week. International Sales Manager Spirit Hills Services Ltd. is seeking to hire 1 full time International Sales Manager for their apiary and honey winery operation located at 240183, 2380 Drive West, Millarville, Alberta. Duties will include but will not be limited to managing relationships with accounts in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and Italy, and to further develop the business in Greece, Spain, France and England.Education, Experience & other requirements: Bachelors degree or equivalent in management; strong oral & written communication skills in English, French, Dutch, German, Spanish and Greek languages; good people skills; team oriented; outgoing,pro-active, strategic and an experienced traveler. Wages: $23.00/hour for 40 hours per week. To apply send resume and verifiable references to hugo@spirithillswinery.com

PHILPOTT HONEY PRODUCERS LTD. located 10 kms north of Brooks is accepting resumes for Apiary workers for the 2022 beekeeping season. The position starts Feb 1st, 2022 and carries on until Oct 31st, 2022. Full time hours (45+hrs/week) and some weekends and evenings are required. All applicants must be in good physical condition and be able to work well with others. Duties to include helping with all aspects of beekeeping and honey production in a commercial beekeeping operation. No experience is necessary as on job training given; however, is an asset. Starting wage is $15.42/hour and is negotiable depending on exp. with a performance bonus determined at end of season. On-farm accommodations are also available. Please email resumes to colin@ philpotthoney.ca or mailed to box 555, Brooks AB, T1R 1B5 or faxed to 403-362-4350 P & J APIARIES INC. We are seeking interested applicants in the Westlock County area for the following positions, including... 10) APIARY TECHNICIAN(s) (NOC 8431) $15.65$18.50/hr. depending on experience for full time (45+ hrs/wk) employment February thru October 2022. No educational requirement. Must have a minimum of 2-3 years (seasons) working fulltime on a Canadian style commercial apiary operation as an Apiary Technician or in the min. capacity of an Apiary Worker. All Duties associated with Canadian style commercial apiary such as Spring, Summer, Fall management of bee colonies, bee health monitoring, feeding, honey production and harvest, maintaining quality control/production, and safety records, operating and maintaining apiary equipment including trucks and forklifts, and coordination of some workers. - (10) APIARY WORKER(s) (NOC 8431) $15.65$16.50/hr. depending on experience for full time (45+ hrs/wk) employment March thru October 2022. No educational requirement. Must have a minimum of 1 year (season) working

BUTZ APIARIES 1 Apiary Harvest Worker for Jun-Oct, 2022 and 1 Apiary Harvest Worker Jul-Sep, 2022. Starting $15.65/hour according to NOC 8431 guidelines. 45 plus hrs/wk. 1+ year Canadian commercial beekeeping experience required and must be physically fit and able to work with bees. Duties include honey harvesting, extraction, equipment maintenance and associated duties. Jun-Oct Apiary Harvest Worker will also assist with winter hive preparation. Contact Butz Apiaries, butzbuzz@ gmail.com. PO Box 36 Carnwood AB T0C 0W0 AP HONEY FARM LTD in Wanham AB for the 2022 season is seeking two positions for Apiary Technician (NOC 8253) $15.42 - $17 with two years’ experience minimum, in a commercial apiary, wages depends on experience. Major duties: knowledge of hive management, disease diagnoses & prevention, weekend work & evenings. Also require seven positions for Apiary Worker (NOC8431), $15.42 -$17 experience required. Major duties, include 32

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SEVERSON HONEY FARM at 48143 Range Rd 204 Camrose, AB, requires 3 Apiary Supervisors/ Forman (noc8253) for the 2022 year. Must have a minimum of 5 yearexperience in commercial beekeeping, wages start at $17–$21 depending on experience. Must be able to supervise 3-4 people & operate trucks & equipment. Be organized, maintain records, work in team environment. This position is full-time 40+ hrs/ week. On farm accomm avail. Please send resume to Russell at rads@netkaster.ca 780-608-0076

WOLFE HONEY COMPANY INC. requires 12 Beekeeper Apiary Workers for full time/ seasonal work (40-50 hrs/ wk.) for beekeeping season (approximately end of Feb to beginning

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of Nov 2022) in Guy, AB. Wages will be set by the NOC guidelines and is currently $15.42 per hour. Accommodation is provided in Guy. All applicants must be physically fit and able to work in the presence of honeybees. The job duties under the direction of the Field Supervisor and Managers include: maintaining the health of live honeybees, moving bees, collection & extraction of honey & preparing bees for winter. Also includes some woodwork for new beehive equipment, and general shop cleaning & maintenance. There will be some evening, weekend and night work required. This is an entry level position with on the job training. There are no job experience or educational requirements for this position. We work in a team environment. Wolfe Honey Company Inc. is located at 5010-49th Street in Guy, AB, T0H 1Y0. The hamlet of Guy is located in the Municipal District of Smoky River. Applications accepted by email to accounting@honeybunny.ca; or by fax: 780-925-2943.

HONEY MEADOWS FARM is located 10 km south of Calgary at 226012 72st St. E Foothills, Alberta. We are looking to hire 14 beekeepers for the 2022 season, beginning mid January through to mid October (~45+hours/week). The work entails colony management, harvesting and extracting honey as well as manufacturing and repair of apiary equipment. The positions fall under NOC:8431$15.42/hr-will adjust according to NOC guidelines

Cowan 120 frame extractor with dual unloaded. Cook and Beals uncapper. Cook and Beals spin float. Call Frazer @ 403-471-1433.

P & J APIARIES INC. We are seeking interested applicants in the Westlock County area for the following positions, including... (6) APIARY LABOURER(S)NOC 8431 (6) Positions- $15.65 per/hr. The positions are available on a seasonal/ full-time basis (45+hrs. per week) for May to October 2022. Apiary Labourer duties include honey harvesting, collecting & processing of honey No educational requirement, experience an asset. Apiary Labourer position may require some evening & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical conditions and able to work in a fast-paced team environment. No educational requirement, experience an asset. All Applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees. Apply with resume to Todd Eastman at P & J Apiaries Inc., p.j.apiaries. applicants@shaw.ca, Fax.: 780 349 6610. (Location 61232 – RR240 Westlock Co. AB.

HONEYBEAR APIARIES LTD. in Leduc is continuing to downsize in 2022. Available will be limited quantities of bee equipment including hive ready brood chambers complete with honey and pollen frames, 22” bottom boards and pillow ready telescopinglids, dovetail honey supers with 9 Jones straight end bar frames with rite cell inserts, ready made 6 frame nuc boxes and lids, two 110 barrel Wheatland feed/honey tanks. Most of the live hives and large equipment and other items are pre sold but text Barrie Termeer at 780-446-6924 for updates. PARADIS HONEY LTD. Has the following equipment for sale: Paradise 1000 Wax Press - $15,000 obo Pollen Traps (approx. 1,500) - $60 each obo For further information email: paradishoney@outlook.com or phone 780-323-4183 WOLFE'S NATURAL BEE PRODUCTS INC. FOR SALE: 4000 Standard honey supers. 9 frames per box with separators. Good condition. Asking $52.00 OBO each. email: mkwolfe@telus.net or Phone Mike/Karen 780-837-1743 leave msg. 2022 British Columbia (Revelstoke/ Armstrong) inspected four ($280) and five ($300) deep frame nucs available from estimated May 21st weekend until Mid June annually. Mated Carniolan Queens available from Mid May until Mid July annually from $40-$50ea. ISO wholesale (retail & commercial) orders. hello@beekindhoneybees.ca www.beekindhoneybees.ca

if required. Successful applicants must have experience working with bees on a commercial honey farm for at least 2 seasons. Please email resumes to Honeymeadows1@hotmail.com.

Looking for used bottom boards, lids and empty bee boxes, please email: ronglinyu@hotmail.com

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