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Name:
Andrew Turnbull
What year did you join NEAA:
2008
Business Name/ or association to bees (hobby):
The Pure Bee – Side line business
Contact details or region of beekeeping:
Region: Leneva, Victoria 3691
Phone: 0417 440 963
Email: andrew@jtechsystems.com.au
Beekeeping experience (time, education, experiences, products, services) elaborate:
We got our first hives in 2006. 10 Years of trial and error & so much more to learn. Every year is just so different. The Honey we produce we sell locally under our own label. We also target Pollination services.
Best memory in bee keeping?
Summer by the river with the bees working river red gum, smelling & looking fantastic and ever so gentle.
Worst memory / experience in beekeeping?
Finding AFB and going through the process of irradiating everything.
Favorite Queen:
Italian
Why?
They are gentle
Favorite Honey:
Red Gum
Favorite Bush Type:
Alpine
Favorite Quotes:
Health Bee Health Honey