I’m on half a way
on my tour around US to visit AŽ hivers and some research labs. I
can’t do a detailed report on a way. I’m to busy with activities
and travel and I would like to integrate all experience together.
I started at Boston
Airport and then visited Suzanne. I saw a lot of progress including
new shingles on the roof of beehouse.
From there I
traveled to the west with first academic target at Lansing, Michigan,
where I checked archives of Frank Benton. Between I was able to visit
Mastersons’ Garden Center in East Aurora: https://mastersons.net/
They are doing great
with the beekeepers, not only offering equipment ans supplies but
also mentoring as well. They have also interest for our way of
beekeeping as well.
After short visit of
Niagara Falls I had a nice welcome by Evelyn. She brought together
some AŽ hivers from her area and I had presentation for them. On
next day I had an opportunity to see different hives well populated
in her beehouse. I could recognize difficulties derived from the
construction of the hives, but I can’t go in details right now. I’d
like to see more and then I will try to compile all observations in
special report.
I had a short break
with my son at his relatives in Milwaukee and then continued the trip
to twin cities. There I firs met beekeepers of Ames Farm. Brian
showed high interest in AŽ beekeeping. He already has a hive, but
has some more ideas how to use them. I have visited some spots of
brothers’ Jagers, for beekeepers most important Father Francis
Jager. I checked also his historic library at St. Paul and visited
Bee Lab. I presented them our beekeeping and talked about Jager’s
heritage.
From there I went to
Stillwater where I have a friend C. I. Abramson that we worked
together on ethanol consumption a while ago. From here my way is
going back to east and first major stop will be in Georgia. I might
do some stops before. I hope, more details after finishing my trip.
