The Rural Voice, 2000-04, Page 22This year, we at Dave Holliday Ltd. are celebrating our
45th Anniversary
as a John Deere Dealer
JOHN DEE?. i. DAY 2000
An open house will be held on
Monday, April 3, 2000
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The service floor will be showing displays and new equipment.
BB0 The John Deere video presentation will be shown in the
:30 - 1:30 implement shed from 1:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00
Outdoors, there well be an equipment display, specializing in
hay equipment and a "Ride and Drive" (weather permitting).
I/ Mark your calendar for John Deere Day 2000
- We're looking forward to seeing you and your family -
DAVE HOLLIDAY LTD.
R.R. #3, Hwy. #6 North, Mount Forest, ON 519-323-1340
18 THE RURAL VOICE
place hives to ensure each colony has
enough territory without competition,
to maintain sufficient food for the
population.
With a smile, he also tells his
clients not to place any hives within
that three -to -four -mile buffer zone of
his beehives.
Recalling his early days in
Germany, Bayer says it was not a
good area for bees. "They only
produce about 30 lbs. of honey. Here,
we produce 120 to 150 lbs. with no
problems."
With his 145 hives placed in nine
yards on both sides of the Thames
River, Bayer says the conditions
make for great honey.
"Bees need water and rough land.
That is where there is the best honey.
Milkweed is good and so is naturally
-growing white clover."
That exceptionally good honey
production allows large hive
populations to be supported more
easily.
With his population's strong
growth, Bayer is able to calculate
how many he can sell each year
while sustaining his core hives. For
the establishment of a new hive, a
nucleus (nuc) is required. It is a
collection of bees which includes
workers, drones and a queen.
To start, Bayer says three hives
can be purchased for $600 in early
May and within a few weeks, enough
bees have been produced to form
three new nucs. Each nuc can be sold
for $130.
His clients come from across
Southwestern Ontario, from Sarnia to
Barrie with a regular from Elmira.
This year alone, Bayer has fielded
calls from more than 70 people
interested in learning the bee raising
business. The ages have ranged from
19 to 68, both men and women. He
has had everyone from truck drivers
to school principals. And the reasons
for the interest in beekeeping is as
varied as the people.
For Brenda McCready of
Sebringville, the idea of raising
bees was inspired by her sons'
curiosity in earth sciences and her
quest for a family activity.
The mother of a 14 and 12 -year-
old, McCready says her youngest son
likes animals and outdoor endeavors
so beekeeping was an intriguing
option. Living near a river,
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This year, we at Dave Holliday Ltd. are celebrating our
45th Anniversary
as a John Deere Dealer
JOHN DEE?. i. DAY 2000
An open house will be held on
Monday, April 3, 2000
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The service floor will be showing displays and new equipment.
BB0 The John Deere video presentation will be shown in the
:30 - 1:30 implement shed from 1:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00
Outdoors, there well be an equipment display, specializing in
hay equipment and a "Ride and Drive" (weather permitting).
I/ Mark your calendar for John Deere Day 2000
- We're looking forward to seeing you and your family -
DAVE HOLLIDAY LTD.
R.R. #3, Hwy. #6 North, Mount Forest, ON 519-323-1340
18 THE RURAL VOICE
place hives to ensure each colony has
enough territory without competition,
to maintain sufficient food for the
population.
With a smile, he also tells his
clients not to place any hives within
that three -to -four -mile buffer zone of
his beehives.
Recalling his early days in
Germany, Bayer says it was not a
good area for bees. "They only
produce about 30 lbs. of honey. Here,
we produce 120 to 150 lbs. with no
problems."
With his 145 hives placed in nine
yards on both sides of the Thames
River, Bayer says the conditions
make for great honey.
"Bees need water and rough land.
That is where there is the best honey.
Milkweed is good and so is naturally
-growing white clover."
That exceptionally good honey
production allows large hive
populations to be supported more
easily.
With his population's strong
growth, Bayer is able to calculate
how many he can sell each year
while sustaining his core hives. For
the establishment of a new hive, a
nucleus (nuc) is required. It is a
collection of bees which includes
workers, drones and a queen.
To start, Bayer says three hives
can be purchased for $600 in early
May and within a few weeks, enough
bees have been produced to form
three new nucs. Each nuc can be sold
for $130.
His clients come from across
Southwestern Ontario, from Sarnia to
Barrie with a regular from Elmira.
This year alone, Bayer has fielded
calls from more than 70 people
interested in learning the bee raising
business. The ages have ranged from
19 to 68, both men and women. He
has had everyone from truck drivers
to school principals. And the reasons
for the interest in beekeeping is as
varied as the people.
For Brenda McCready of
Sebringville, the idea of raising
bees was inspired by her sons'
curiosity in earth sciences and her
quest for a family activity.
The mother of a 14 and 12 -year-
old, McCready says her youngest son
likes animals and outdoor endeavors
so beekeeping was an intriguing
option. Living near a river,