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MEMBER BULLETIN BOARD => GREETINGS/TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF => Topic started by: jasonfitz on August 20, 2009, 12:15:33 am

Title: hey from iowa
Post by: jasonfitz on August 20, 2009, 12:15:33 am

hey everyone. im from central iowa and just started beekeeping this year. i am having a blast sofar. any one else on here from iowa?

Title: Re: hey from iowa
Post by: 1reb on August 20, 2009, 04:15:45 am

Hello and Welcome Jasonfitz 
There is alot of great information on the forum !!
The members here are willing help and answer your questions, all you need to do is to ask

 
Johnny

Title: Re: hey from iowa
Post by: Cindi on August 20, 2009, 10:02:22 am

Jason, welcome to our forum, great you have found us.  First year beekeeping, cool.  You will soon find out that you are held deeply under the spell of the honeybee, we all are, they have a way with the human being.  Stick around.  This will be a place where you can tell your stories, tales and experiences, you will also make some new friends, we love new members.  We can also help you to learn, ask your questions, all questions are important and will get great answers.  Have a most wonderful day, to love and live this great life with great health.  Cindi

Title: Re: hey from iowa
Post by: Natalie on August 20, 2009, 05:50:41 pm

Welcome to Beemaster! :)

Title: Re: hey from iowa
Post by: hardwood on August 20, 2009, 07:31:41 pm

Hi Jason...welcome!

I just returned from a trip to Iowa (does Primghar ring a bell?) and noticed a real lack of beeks there, especially with all the soy beans in production! I went to the Prairie heritage center and saw wonderful fields of "tall grass prairie" just full of flowers and wondered why no bees. The center said they would be willing to allow a beek to place hives there....might be a good out-yard if you're close.

Peace be yours,
Scott

Title: Re: hey from iowa
Post by: jasonfitz on August 20, 2009, 11:57:04 pm

thanks for the replys eveyone.

hardwood, i did some coon hunting up by primghar once, but it about 180 miles from where i live. i only have a few hives in my back yard right now but there is an organic farmer just outside of town that wants me to put some out at his place. hopfully i can get some started out there next spring.

Title: Re: hey from iowa
Post by: asprince on August 21, 2009, 10:30:10 pm

Welcome Jason. In a previous life, I spent lots of time in Iowa, the Mt. Pleasant area. Ate some of the best pork chops and steaks. 

Steve

Title: Re: hey from iowa
Post by: poka-bee on August 21, 2009, 11:27:19 pm

Welcome Jason!  You will find more information than you can use and many many ways to solve any problem.  The stories and everyday happenings with bees and life are wonderful!
Jody