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New Beekeeper Training Held at Red River Valley Fairgrounds

Instructors told prospective keepers everything they'd need to know, from proper care to clearing up myths surrounding honeybees.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People looking to get into a sweet and buzzy hobby turned up for beekeeping training at Red River Valley Fairgrounds. It was the third in a series hosted by Red River Valley Beekeepers. It was free to attend, but registration was required in advance. Speakers discussed everything from personal safety to proper hive maintenance. Event…
Community, Local News, Minnesota News

Moorhead Hosts First Farmers Market of the Summer

People have the chance to stock up on all kinds of fresh, locally grown and handmade items
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MOORHEAD, Minn. —The Moorhead Center Mall is kicking off summer with its first Farmers Market of the season. People had the chance to stock up on all kinds of fresh, locally grown and handmade items. Vendors sold anything from their fresh vegetables to baked goods, pet products and hand-crafted pieces. Barry Olsen, a honey vendor, says the best part is…
Agriculture, North Dakota News

Pure honey & Maple Syrup soon to be labeled as having added sugars

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The Food and Drug Administration will soon require pure honey and maple syrup to be labeled as having added sugars, and North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring believes the move will only confuse consumers. The FDA suggests producers also use a symbol after the amount of added sugars telling consumers where these sugars occur naturally. The American Honey Producers Association…