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What we're doing...
After graduating from the Commercial Beekeeping program at KPU and working for various commercial beekeeping operations I became passionate about creating an alternative to large scale beekeeping where hundreds of honeybee colonies are kept in a field and trucked around to different nectar sources. This not only creates stress on the bees but it contributes to the growing illnesses we are finding in our colonies, illnesses that require harsh medications and antibiotics. They said it was the only way to make money, they said there was no other way! Well we've created another way! Our host-a-hive program is designed to create a more natural habitat for our little buzzing friends by spreading them out within our communities as nature intended. Be part of the solution and host-a-hive! |
What we're about...
The Honest to Goodness Farm Co. is a farm company that started as an Organic CSA (community supported agriculture) but we fell in love with the pollination side of farming. We manage 50 honeybee colonies, offering beekeeping mentorships, a host-a-hive program and livestock production. Carolyn is also the chief beekeeper for KPU and teaches basic beekeeping classes at The Honeybee Centre.
The Honest to Goodness Farm Co. is a farm company that started as an Organic CSA (community supported agriculture) but we fell in love with the pollination side of farming. We manage 50 honeybee colonies, offering beekeeping mentorships, a host-a-hive program and livestock production. Carolyn is also the chief beekeeper for KPU and teaches basic beekeeping classes at The Honeybee Centre.
Meet Bronwyn, our working member!
Her background includes years of working with troubled youth and families from difficult circumstances. She also facilitates an ongoing stillness meditation group and works with people individually to help them see where the mind creates patterns and ways of being that sabotage joy and peace of mind. In between being otherwise amazing, Bronwyn is a water colour artist and, at times, mentors children and adults who like to paint. After years of living in the Gulf Islands, she was offered a great little cabin to rent by dear friends and she moved to the beautiful world of Hazelmere. She has been working near by at Willowacres Equestrian Centre for 7 years and is no stranger to farm life!
