Around the Yard:

• Harvesting Honey:Luke and Steve have harvested honey.
• Grafting: Luke continues to graft!
• Queens Obtained: Queens purchased from Kobe Apiary for the Dalan Animal Vaccine
• Adding Supers: Continues to add supers to hives.
• Inspector Visits: Our local inspector came to visit Luke!

In the News:

• Field Day: What is a club field day and should your local club have one?

Droning On:

• Purdue Queen Grafting: Luke is headed to Purdue to check out some queen grafting.
• Hive Cutouts: Luke and Steve have some more cutouts coming up.
• Beekeeping Insurance: Luke is finally insured (again) for the cutouts.

Tune in to Episode 30 for all this and more as we delve into the world of beekeeping in Central Illinois, providing you with practical advice, the latest news, and answers to your buzzing questions.

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