Re: [Biofuel] Any beekeeping contacts in Switzerland?
Hi Zeke, I know some people who keep bees in Switzerland at 900m (approx 3000 feet) and I've just contacted them to see if they are interested. They're from Neuchatel and speak French rather than German. How's your French? If they're happy to talk to you I could be an intermediary if your French isn't up to it. I don't live far from the French-Swiss border and speak very good French. Anyway, I'll let you know off-list if they're interested. Regards, David On 20/08/2014 04:34, sustainablelorgbiofuel-request wrote: Message: 2 Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 12:39:28 -0600 From: Zeke Yewdall zyewd...@gmail.com To: sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org Subject: [Biofuel] Any beekeeping contacts in Switzerland? Message-ID: CAFpyUpXwu7X61Egve_8=7t_+6whfq44ap-dy93fc5qxw_1c...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 I am trying to find out more about the beehouses used in Switzerland (and other mountainous regions in Europe). There's very little info on them here in the US, but the standard langstroth hive does not work as well in cold winter climates, from what I can gather. And, they require electric fences for any protection from bears, and even with them, bear invasions are common in the mountains. But, they're cheap... the US way of doing things.I am considering making a trip to Switzerland next summer to research these more and see how they function, however, I need to get some contacts there first and see if it's possible to set up a tour of beehouses, etc. My not speaking German is not helping the research ;) But, I figured this list might have some ideas. Thanks Zeke ___ Sustainablelorgbiofuel mailing list Sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org http://lists.eruditium.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sustainablelorgbiofuel
[Biofuel] Any beekeeping contacts in Switzerland?
I am trying to find out more about the beehouses used in Switzerland (and other mountainous regions in Europe). There's very little info on them here in the US, but the standard langstroth hive does not work as well in cold winter climates, from what I can gather. And, they require electric fences for any protection from bears, and even with them, bear invasions are common in the mountains. But, they're cheap... the US way of doing things.I am considering making a trip to Switzerland next summer to research these more and see how they function, however, I need to get some contacts there first and see if it's possible to set up a tour of beehouses, etc. My not speaking German is not helping the research ;) But, I figured this list might have some ideas. Thanks Zeke ___ Sustainablelorgbiofuel mailing list Sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org http://lists.eruditium.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sustainablelorgbiofuel
Re: [Biofuel] Any beekeeping contacts in Switzerland?
One of the leads that added interested for me in regards to beekeeping was the video Queen of the Sun, and on their website, there's a page of people who contributed information. http://www.queenofthesun.com/page/6/ excerpt: Molecular Biologist, Goetheanum Johannes is a molecular biologist on the staff of the Research Laboratory at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland. His current research projects include an effort to develop criteria for beekeeping that do not include chemical attacks against the varroa mite, which is proving so devastating to honey bees worldwide. He may be able to put you in touch with people who are informed in the areas of your interests doug swanson - Original Message - From: Zeke Yewdall zyewd...@gmail.com To: sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org Sent: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:39:28 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Biofuel] Any beekeeping contacts in Switzerland? I am trying to find out more about the beehouses used in Switzerland (and other mountainous regions in Europe). There's very little info on them here in the US, but the standard langstroth hive does not work as well in cold winter climates, from what I can gather. And, they require electric fences for any protection from bears, and even with them, bear invasions are common in the mountains. But, they're cheap... the US way of doing things.I am considering making a trip to Switzerland next summer to research these more and see how they function, however, I need to get some contacts there first and see if it's possible to set up a tour of beehouses, etc. My not speaking German is not helping the research ;) But, I figured this list might have some ideas. Thanks Zeke ___ Sustainablelorgbiofuel mailing list Sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org http://lists.eruditium.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sustainablelorgbiofuel ___ Sustainablelorgbiofuel mailing list Sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org http://lists.eruditium.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sustainablelorgbiofuel
Re: [Biofuel] Any beekeeping contacts in Switzerland?
Hey Zeke, We're going to be in switzerland for a few days in early oct. I too share these interests, and we know folks who know folks too. - Original Message - From: Zeke Yewdall zyewd...@gmail.com To: sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 2:39:28 PM Subject: [Biofuel] Any beekeeping contacts in Switzerland? I am trying to find out more about the beehouses used in Switzerland (and other mountainous regions in Europe). There's very little info on them here in the US, but the standard langstroth hive does not work as well in cold winter climates, from what I can gather. And, they require electric fences for any protection from bears, and even with them, bear invasions are common in the mountains. But, they're cheap... the US way of doing things.I am considering making a trip to Switzerland next summer to research these more and see how they function, however, I need to get some contacts there first and see if it's possible to set up a tour of beehouses, etc. My not speaking German is not helping the research ;) But, I figured this list might have some ideas. Thanks Zeke ___ Sustainablelorgbiofuel mailing list Sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org http://lists.eruditium.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sustainablelorgbiofuel ___ Sustainablelorgbiofuel mailing list Sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org http://lists.eruditium.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sustainablelorgbiofuel
Re: [Biofuel] Any beekeeping contacts in Switzerland?
To see alpine beekeping and beehouses you need to come to Slovenia. I'm starting to keep bees myself this year, with one colony. I will build a beehouse into a whole side of my roofed patio, so it will be a part of the house. This is not traditional, but also not unheard of. A trip to Slovenia will also be substantially cheaper than Switz, an to not forget, Slovenia is the original home of the carnica bee. We call it The Grey. Some links: Slovenian beekeeping association: http://www.czs.si/turizem_en/index.php Slovenian beehouse plans (just click on TIP A, B and C) by my friend, the architect Marjan Debelak : http://www.czs.si/cebelar_cebelnjaki.php Traditional Slovenian hive (Alberti Žnideršič hive, AKA AŽ hive) http://www.logar-trade.si/panji/?klasid=10601000 although all sorts of hive systems are in use. Cheers, A. -Original Message- From: sustainablelorgbiofuel-boun...@lists.sustainablelists.org [mailto:sustainablelorgbiofuel-boun...@lists.sustainablelists.org] On Behalf Of Zeke Yewdall Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 8:39 PM To: sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org Subject: [Biofuel] Any beekeeping contacts in Switzerland? I am trying to find out more about the beehouses used in Switzerland (and other mountainous regions in Europe). There's very little info on them here in the US, but the standard langstroth hive does not work as well in cold winter climates, from what I can gather. And, they require electric fences for any protection from bears, and even with them, bear invasions are common in the mountains. But, they're cheap... the US way of doing things.I am considering making a trip to Switzerland next summer to research these more and see how they function, however, I need to get some contacts there first and see if it's possible to set up a tour of beehouses, etc. My not speaking German is not helping the research ;) But, I figured this list might have some ideas. Thanks Zeke ___ Sustainablelorgbiofuel mailing list Sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org http://lists.eruditium.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sustainablelorgbiofuel ___ Sustainablelorgbiofuel mailing list Sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org http://lists.eruditium.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sustainablelorgbiofuel
