Ben met Stephanie a few weeks back when he was asked to talk at Geelong Beekeeping Club and was impressed by her obvious enthusiasm, upbeat personality and love of beekeeping. Steph is living proof that beekeeping can become a rewarding profession...
Registration is now open for the 4th Australian Bee Congress, to be held at Rosehill Gardens in Sydney from 8-11 June 2022. Proudly hosted by the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, this year’s congress is particularly auspicious. It coincides...
This episode of the Bees with Ben podcast focusses on the transition from hobbyist to full-time commercial beekeeper. With the aid of Ben’s special guest, Matthew Petersen from Dividing Creek Farm we talk about the process. Matt says he grew up on a...
This one is bit of a bonus/extra podcast episode. Ben shares a a presentation he did at the Geelong Beekeepers Club 18/2/22 CREATOR This podcast is posted under an Applaudible Self-Produced Creator Agreement. Copyright owner is Ben Moore ©...
It has been said that age is of no importance unless you are a cheese, and that the only thing that comes automatically as a result of old age is wrinkles! Bill Vaughan once remarked that, ‘By the time you’re eighty years old you’ve learned...
This episode we speak with Ben Moore about his lifelong passion for beekeeping and bees. Ben loves sharing his knowledge and he presents his passion like the “Steve Irwin of Bees”. Having appeared on popular television and radio...
It is always inspiring to meet beekeepers from all parts of the globe who are passionate about caring for honey bees. And, who love producing pure, raw, local honey. Gruffydd Rees is a perfect example. Hailing from South Wales, Gruffydd was...
It’s been 3 months since the last Bees with Ben Podcast! Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we have some incredible guests lined up! Bees with Ben examines the lives of apiarists and how they contribute to make the planet, food chain and bees...
When you run a bee business, thinking up your business name is a big deal. For me, having a name starting with “B” was very helpful, and the sing-song nature of Ben’s Bees felt right from the start. However, if my name wasn’t Ben, and I was...
Hive Buddy is a new place for beekeepers to learn, contribute and grow together with their beekeeping. It has been put together by some Australian beekeepers with the hope to finally create a place where beekeepers can increase their confidence...