{"product_id":"advanced-top-bar-beekeeping-next-steps-for-the-thinking-beekeeper-paperback","title":"Advanced Top Bar Beekeeping: Next Steps for the Thinking Beekeeper - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristy Hemenway\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Beekeeping outside the box - getting beyond the basics with top bar hives \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Bee populations are plummeting worldwide. Colony Collapse Disorder poses a serious threat to many plants which rely on bees for pollination, including a significant proportion of our food crops. Top bar hives are based on the concept of understanding and working with bees' natural systems, enabling top bar beekeepers to produce honey and natural wax while helping bees thrive now and in the years ahead. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Advanced Top Bar Beekeeping \u003c\/em\u003e picks up where \u003cem\u003e The Thinking Beekeeper \u003c\/em\u003e left off, providing a wealth of information for backyard beekeepers ready to take the next step with this economical, bee-friendly approach. Author Christy Hemenway shares: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Guidance and techniques for the second season and beyond \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An in-depth analysis of the dangers climate change and conventional agriculture present to pollinators \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An inspiring vision of restoring bee populations through organic farming and natural, chemical-free beekeeping. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e While continuing to emphasize the intimate connection between our food system, bees, and the wellbeing of the planet, \u003cem\u003e Advanced Top Bar Beekeeping \u003c\/em\u003e breaks new ground in the quest to shift the dominant agricultural paradigm away from chemical-laden, industrial beekeeping monoculture and towards healthy, diverse local farming. See what all the buzz is about with this must-read guide for the new breed of thinking beekeeper. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Christy Hemenway \u003c\/strong\u003e is the owner and founder of Gold Star Honeybees, a complete resource for all things related to beekeeping in top bar hives. A passionate bee-vangelist and advocate for natural, chemical-free beekeeping, Christy is the author of \u003cem\u003e The Thinking Beekeeper: A Guide to Natural Beekeeping in Top Bar Hives \u003c\/em\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeekeeping outside the box - GETTING BEYOND THE BASICS WITH TOP BAR HIVES \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e Anyone who encourages better handling of nature's number one livestock -- bees -- should be read and followed. Christy Hemenway is that guy. Read and learn. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- JOEL SALATIN, Polyface Farm \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e [Hemenway's] new book is not only essential for those who want to keep bees in top bar hives, but also for those who want a deeper look on beekeeping problems and on the life of Apis mellifera. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- PAOLO FONTANA, Entomologist-Apidologist \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Top bar hives focus on supporting the honeybees' natural systems, especially the clean natural beeswax found inside -- helping the bees to thrive and top bar beekeepers to harvest delicious healthy honey and beautiful beeswax. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e Advanced Top Bar Beekeeping \u003c\/i\u003e picks up where \u003ci\u003e The Thinking Beekeeper \u003c\/i\u003e left off, providing a wealth of information for backyard beekeepers ready to take the next step with this bee-friendly approach. While continuing to emphasize the intimate connection between our food system, bees, and the wellbeing of the planet, \u003ci\u003e Advanced Top Bar Beekeeping \u003c\/i\u003e breaks new ground in the quest to shift the dominant agricultural paradigm away from chemical-laden, industrial monoculture and towards healthy, diverse local farming. See what the buzz is about with this must-read guide for the new breed of thinking beekeeper. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e Christy's experience and drive to further the use of top bar hives is extremely evident in this her next level work. ... I learned a few tricks from her and my top bar beekeeping improved due to her insights and explanations. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- KIM FLOTTUM, editor, \u003ci\u003e Bee Culture magazine \u003c\/i\u003e, and editor, \u003ci\u003e BEEKeeping: Your First Three Years \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e CHRISTY HEMENWAY \u003c\/b\u003e is the owner and founder of Gold Star Honeybees, a complete resource for all things related to beekeeping in top bar hives. A passionate bee-vangelist and advocate for natural, chemical-free beekeeping, Christy is the author of \u003ci\u003e The Thinking Beekeeper: A Guide to Natural Beekeeping in Top Bar Hives \u003c\/i\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To help bring you the very best inspiration and information about greener, more sustainable lifestyles, Mother Earth News is recommending select New Society Publishers books to its readers. This book is one of them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Christy Hemenway \u003c\/b\u003e is the owner and founder of Gold Star Honeybees, a complete resource for all things related to beekeeping in top bar hives. A passionate advocate for bees and the pivotal role they play in our food supply, she is a highly sought-after speaker, helping audiences to understand the integral connection between bees, food, human health and the future of the planet. Christy is the author of The \u003ci\u003e Thinking Beekeeper: A Guide to Natural Beekeeping in Top Bar Hives \u003c\/i\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.8 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 26, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758076068128,"sku":"9780865718098","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6cd1ab350e216cb5007487c2c6e558ee.webp?v=1780117549","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/advanced-top-bar-beekeeping-next-steps-for-the-thinking-beekeeper-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}