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Food Safety for Beekeepers with Andy Pedley (287)
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In this episode, Jeff and Becky are joined by Andy Pedley, a retired Environmental Health Officer and experienced beekeeper from the UK. Andy shares his extensive knowledge on food safety in the context of honey production, an often overlooked but critical aspect of beekeeping. With over 30 years of beekeeping experience, Andy provides invaluable insights into maintaining a clean and safe honey house, discussing the importance of proper sanitation practices, the risks of using outdated equipment, and the potential contaminants that can affect honey quality.
Listeners will learn about the specific challenges and solutions related to honey storage, the use of food-grade materials, and the importance of keeping equipment clean and well-maintained. Andy also highlights the legal implications and responsibilities that come with producing and selling honey, emphasizing the need for beekeepers to stay informed and proactive about food safety standards.
Join us for this informative conversation that will help you improve your beekeeping practices and maintain the trust of your customers. Andy’s practical tips and expert advice are sure to enhance your understanding of food safety in beekeeping.
Whether you're a hobbyist or a commercial beekeeper, this episode offers practical advice to ensure your honey is both safe and high-quality.
Listen today!
Links and websites mentioned in this episode:
- Andy's Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Food-Safety-Beekeepers-requirements-practical/dp/1914934377/
Additional websites we recommend!
- Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org
- The National Honey Board: https://honey.com
- Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com
- 2 Million Blossoms - The Podcast: https://2millionblossoms.com
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Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee’s mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com
This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!
Thanks to Bee Smart Designs as a sponsor of this podcast! Bee Smart Designs is the creator of innovative, modular and interchangeable hive systems made in the USA using recycled and American sourced materials. Bee Smart Designs - Simply better beekeeping for the modern beekeeper.
Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about heir line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com
Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry.
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We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com
Thank you for listening!
Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott.
Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC
Copyright © 2024 by Growing Planet Media, LLC
295 епізодів
Manage episode 428975948 series 2365472
In this episode, Jeff and Becky are joined by Andy Pedley, a retired Environmental Health Officer and experienced beekeeper from the UK. Andy shares his extensive knowledge on food safety in the context of honey production, an often overlooked but critical aspect of beekeeping. With over 30 years of beekeeping experience, Andy provides invaluable insights into maintaining a clean and safe honey house, discussing the importance of proper sanitation practices, the risks of using outdated equipment, and the potential contaminants that can affect honey quality.
Listeners will learn about the specific challenges and solutions related to honey storage, the use of food-grade materials, and the importance of keeping equipment clean and well-maintained. Andy also highlights the legal implications and responsibilities that come with producing and selling honey, emphasizing the need for beekeepers to stay informed and proactive about food safety standards.
Join us for this informative conversation that will help you improve your beekeeping practices and maintain the trust of your customers. Andy’s practical tips and expert advice are sure to enhance your understanding of food safety in beekeeping.
Whether you're a hobbyist or a commercial beekeeper, this episode offers practical advice to ensure your honey is both safe and high-quality.
Listen today!
Links and websites mentioned in this episode:
- Andy's Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Food-Safety-Beekeepers-requirements-practical/dp/1914934377/
Additional websites we recommend!
- Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org
- The National Honey Board: https://honey.com
- Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com
- 2 Million Blossoms - The Podcast: https://2millionblossoms.com
______________
Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee’s mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com
This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!
Thanks to Bee Smart Designs as a sponsor of this podcast! Bee Smart Designs is the creator of innovative, modular and interchangeable hive systems made in the USA using recycled and American sourced materials. Bee Smart Designs - Simply better beekeeping for the modern beekeeper.
Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about heir line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com
Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry.
_______________
We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com
Thank you for listening!
Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott.
Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC
Copyright © 2024 by Growing Planet Media, LLC
295 епізодів
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