10: Julia McGuire on Urban Beekeeping

10: Julia McGuire on Urban Beekeeping

Ever thought about keeping bees? Julia McGuire has kept bees in her backyard since 2008 and expanded to keeping bees in other people’s yards in 2013. She coordinates her local bee club, and currently works for the Iowa Honey Producers Association as an agency relations specialist and belongs to its District 4 Education Team. She joins us on today’s show to share tips on natural and successful beekeeping. 

Resources:

BeeLaws.org – Iowa Honey Producers Association searchable website with bee laws (Live on January 1, 2016!)

Des Moines Backyard Beekeepers (club website)

First Lessons in Beekeeping by Keith Delaplane

The ABC & XYZ of Bee Culture: An Encyclopedia Pertaining to the Scientific and Practical Culture of Honey Bees

Julia McGuire has kept bees in her backyard since 2008 and expanded to keeping bees in other people’s yards in 2013. She coordinates her local bee club, and currently works for the Iowa Honey Producers Association as an agency relations specialist and belongs to its District 4 Education Team.

Next Up:

Scott Murray on Avocado Farming
Julian Jacquez on Aquaponics 
Katharina Unger on Insect Farming

Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click here to gain access to the entire library.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR GARDEN DESIGN?

The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges. You can chat with Greg, Janis, or Ray to get permaculture based feedback.
Click HERE for more Info
Tagged , ,

One Response

  1. Pingback: How I Lead: Julia McGuire on Making Room for Backyard Bees in the City – WFAN

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


The reCAPTCHA verification period has expired. Please reload the page.

The Urban Farm is Your Go-To Resource for Online Food-Growing Education. Through our courses, classes, and podcasts, we can help you gain the understanding, the confidence, and the inspiration to grow your own food.  

Copyright © 2010-2025

Interested in the urban farm's story ?

Learn The Urban Farm's Story! My Ordinary Extraordinary Yard will inspire YOU on your food growing journey to live your most healthy, abundant, and self-sufficient life.