Louisiana beekeeper featured in Crawfish Tales

[Labeeman]

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry produces a video series called Crawfish Tales which feature certified Louisiana growers doing their thing. I was fortunate enough to make the cut and they came out and did a short video of me and the Commissioner of Agriculture hanging with the bees. It was a great experience and was just glad to share a a small part of my beekeeping journey . Thanks to all of the people that made this happen and hope y’all enjoy it.

 

[Bigchillin83]

great lil video man!!!

 

[Cheesy Lasagna]

Nice!

 

[krotsman]

Good vid! I'm glad I've got your honey to put on my biscuits!

 

[WhereIsIt?]

Man I've got to get to BR and buy some of your honey.

I take spoonfuls of honey multiple times a day and since I've started doing that Ive felt great. My allergies don't act up and I haven't gotten full blown in the bed sick.

 

[mforsta]

Cool video! Need some honey now!

 

[Manimal]

Great video! I learned from David Fergison, he randomly took me under his wing after a CABA meeting & taught me queen grafting & commercial skills. It was a great experience. I have 2 hives again, no bees at the moment, after a friend abandoned his beekeeping dream. I quit after someone poisoned my hives. I’ll get back into it once I get space.

Awesome profession!

 

[krotsman]

I quit after someone poisoned my hives. I’ll get back into it once I get space.

What kinda psycho would poison hives?

 

[Labeeman]

I know David well. He’s a fixture in the beekeeping community in BR. I hope your return to the bees is quick and you do well.

 

[Magdump]

Congrats on the deserved recognition Bee Man! I wish more folks knew how important your contribution is and exactly what it means to our own welfare.

 

[Jstudz220]

@Labeeman how can we get some of your honey? Do y’all ship?

 

[YoungMarine]

That's great, keep on inspiring others in Louisiana to do the same. I used to get your honey when I lived closer in Baton Rouge and it was excellent.

My wife spoke to a guy about bees at a farmer's market last weekend and I figured why not give it a try since we have the space and a few small vegetable gardens that would benefit as well. We are having two nucs delivered at the end of next month and have a lot to learn before then as complete beginners. Any books or videos you would suggest to expedite the learning process so I don't kill the bees?

 

[Mitch Dufour]

Great presentation and video @Labeeman ! I get local honey from a friend that has a few boxes less than a mile from my house. I watch him work his tail off for that honey! Keep it up my friend, a very worthy effort!