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Free Online Documentaries

Dennis vanEngelsdorp: a plea for bees  Produced By: TED Online Synopsis: Looking at the challenges facing beekeeping Length: 16min 23sec 

World Without Bees Produced By: Futuris Synopsis: More and more beekeepers all over the world are witnessing a sharp drop in the number of bees they keep. Look at how biodiversity and chemicals are effecting honeybees. Length: 8 min

Silence of the Bees Produced By: PBS Synopsis: NATURE's "Silence of the Bees" premieres Sunday, October 28 at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). In this online-only video, scientists and bee experts featured in the program discuss the crucial role that honeybees, a "keystone species," play in our economy and ecosystems, as well as bees' fascinating social organization and what we can do to reverse the decline of nature's pollinators. Length: 8min 12 sec

Podcasts

Honey Bee Man is here to help you with all your Honey Bee and Honey Questions

Forums
 
Beemaster Forum - A wealth of Q & A about beekeeping. A direct way to interact with beekeepers across the globe.

Barefoot Beekeeper - Top-Bar Beehive Information. Blueprints, literature, and pictures.

Provincial and Federal Connections

Canadian Honey Council: The CHC is the national association of beekeepers representing 7,000 apiculturists across Canada. The CHC provides a forum where producers, packers, professionals, provincial associations and officials from different levels of government can talk and recommend action in the best interests of the Canadian honey bee industry.

Beekeeping for beginners: Agriculture Alberta - This fact-sheet is primarily a guide for someone who is thinking about keeping bees.

 Beekeeping In Western Canada: Literature - Whether you are just thinking about keeping bees or you are an experienced beekeeper, this book gives you the information you need to manage honey bees successfully.