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Title: Batch Numbering
Post by: bernsad on November 27, 2011, 07:55:25 am

Hi Guys,

Does anyone do any sort of batch numbering? I guess I'm particularly interested in small scale beeks who sell a bit of honey (sort of my category). It's probably a given that the big guys do, and I'm assuming if you are just consuming it yourself or giving it away that you might not bother (correct me if I'm wrong please) so that just leaves my category, I think.

If you do practice batch numbering, any tips on how you mark your batches or what sort of information you record please?

Thanks for the help as always.
B

Title: Re: Batch Numbering
Post by: the-ecohouse.com on December 24, 2011, 08:58:49 am

Hey there Bernsad

I use a software program called bee-tight just Google it and you'll find it. there a free version and a paid version ($15pa)

it has a tool that allows you to bar code and track each hive and batch number the honey from each indiviual hive.

I find it really good. I also like it for inspections and the fact you can use in out in the field on an ipad/ iphone or android device

Title: Re: Batch Numbering
Post by: bernsad on December 24, 2011, 07:30:48 pm

Terrific, thanks eco, that is the sort of info I'm after.

Title: Re: Batch Numbering
Post by: BeeMaster2 on December 25, 2011, 07:50:49 am

Up until now, when I would get ready to bottle the honey, my wife would make labels and put the date on it. An easy way to keep track of which batch it came from.
Jim

Title: Re: Batch Numbering
Post by: the-ecohouse.com on December 25, 2011, 09:45:41 am

no worries, glad to help

a preview of beetight batch coding


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