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The ABC’s of Bees by Certified Bee Master

In the November-December 2022 issue of Small Farm Canada, Certified Bee Master, Deborah Acheson advises on what to expect, how to be successful as well as the mechanics of getting started in beekeeping on your farm, homestead or property.

Deborah raises strong, healthy bees at Smith Lake Farm, Black Creek, British Columbia and also teaches and certifies others in beekeeping.

During the pandemic Acheson altered delivery of her beekeeping certification courses to online between February and May with two onsite days to complete the certification in June.

For more information on how to become a certified beekeeper see the November-December issue of Small Farm Canada magazine. Subscribe here and get each publication delivered straight to your door!

Source : Small Farm Canada

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Jim Smalley: The Voice That Defined Saskatchewan Agriculture Journalism | CKRM 100th Anniversary

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Our next 620 CKRM Icon is Jim Smalley. Jim reflects on his remarkable career, from his early days in Ontario and his first steps into news, to his move west and his lasting impact on Saskatchewan’s airwaves.

After joining CKRM in 1982, Jim spent more than four decades as one of the province’s most trusted and recognizable voices. Jim defined agricultural journalism — not just in Saskatchewan, but across Canada. His commitment to telling the stories of farmers, rural communities, and the people behind the headlines set the standard. Now retired from the newsroom that proudly bears his name, Jim shares memorable stories from his time on air. A broadcaster, a storyteller, and a true voice of Saskatchewan — Jim Smalley’s legacy continues to resonate at CKRM and beyond.