NATURAL BEEKEEPING WORKSHOP . . . PLANTING DELAYS WIDESPREAD . . . NORTH AMERICAN FOREST RESULTS FOR Q1 MIXED . . . ORGANIC FARMING FACTIONS SPAT

NATURAL BEEKEEPING WORKSHOP
Source: ACORN
Bello Uccello Honeybee Sanctuary will be holding its seventh Beginners Beekeeping two-day Workshop based on Biodynamic Principles on June 14-15. These hands-on training classes fill up very quickly so register now! Klaus Langpohl, an experienced biodynamic beekeeper, will be the teacher and guide. The workshop is designed to prepare you for your journey to become a Natural Beekeeper based on biodynamic principles. (read more)

PLANTING DELAYS WIDESPREAD
Source: FCC
Saskatchewan farmers are waiting for warmer, drier weather to begin the 2014 growing season. Many parts of the province received between four and 15 cm of wet snow early in the week. The snow turned to rain as the daytime temperature inched above the freezing mark. Seeding could be a few days to two weeks away depending on the weather, location and soil temperature. (read more)

NORTH AMERICAN FOREST RESULTS FOR Q1 MIXED
Source: CNW Group
The recovery of the forest and paper industry continued through 2013 for the majority of North American forest products companies. Total revenues for nine of the largest U.S. forest products companies increased 4.8 percent relative to 2012, while increases for selected producers in Western Canada and Eastern Canada were up year over year by 16 percent and 6.3 percent, respectively. Net earnings were also up for the majority of the North American companies in 2013. (read more)

ORGANIC FARMING FACTIONS SPAT
Source: NPR
Here in the news biz, we rely on thumbnail descriptions, sparing you the details. We'll tell you, for instance, that organic farmers aren't allowed to use synthetic pesticides and factory-made fertilizer. In general, that's true. But there's also a long list of pesky exceptions to the rule. And this week, a battle erupted over those exceptions: the synthetic or factory-made substances that organic farmers are still allowed to use because the farmers say they couldn't survive without them. (read more)

Rally for Our Forest:
Tues, May 13 · 12:30pm
A Forest Management Agreement set to be signed by July 1st would implement a contract between J.D. Irving and the NB government that would rewrite the rules that protect our forest. No Forest Management Agreement! Demand a transition to a forestry industry that respects ecological limits and a strategy to build resilient communities and meaningful employment. Woodlot owners and workers must be given a viable shot at making a living here and not be forced to move to Alberta. Aboriginal treaties must be respected. The forest of New Brunswick is in trouble. It is up to all of us to protect it. Organized by: Conservation Council of New Brunswick & NB Federation of Woodlot Owners. Contact: forest@conservationcouncil.ca