#Big Island bees

LETTER: Are Backyard Beekeepers Killing the Bees?

In Hawaii, beekeeping is a big business.

Ono Queens Wins $25K in HIplan Competition

Ono Queens of Pāhoa won $25,000 in HIplan’s business plan competition on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.

Big Isle Businesses Earn Manufacturing Awards

Big Island Bees and Big Island Abalone were recognized in the first ever Taste Awards sponsored by the Hawaii Manufacturers Association.

US-Japan Trade Pact Boosts Organic Ag

A new US-Japan trade agreement on organic farm products should help Hawaii’s ag economy.

Bee Pests: Expert to Speak; Legislators Weigh Research Funds

An expert on varroa mites and the small hive beetle will speak in Kona and Hilo this week; lawmakers considering additional funding for research on bee pests.