Posts Tagged: Gene Brandi
Celebration of Life for Eric Mussen: Sunday, Aug. 28
A celebration of life for celebrated Cooperative Extension apiculturist emeritus Eric Mussen, an...
Eric Mussen (far left) received the prestigious Founders' Award from the Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees at the 75th annual American Beekeeping Federation conference in Reno in 2018. With him are his wife, Helen, and close friends Christine and Gene Brandi of Los Banos. Gene, the 2018 president of the American Beekeeping Federation, presented him with the award.
A Rousing, Standing Ovation for Eric Mussen
It was so well-deserved. Internationally known honey bee guru Eric Mussen, Extension apiculturist...
As Extension apiculturist, Eric Mussen shared his knowledge of bees. Here he opens a hive for a group to show them the queen, worker bees and drones. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Eric and Helen Mussen (at left) of Davis with Gene and Christine Brandi of Los Banos at the American Beekeeping Federation conference in Reno. Gene Brandi presented Eric Mussen with the Founders' Award from the Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees.
'Pro-Bee' Eric Mussen Receives Founders' Award at ABF Conference
For 38 years, Extension apiculturist Eric Mussen did everything he could to help the honey...
Gene Brandi (left), president of the American Beekeeping Federation and Joan Gunter, president of the Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, with Founders' Award recipient Eric Mussen.
Eric and Helen Mussen (at left) of Davis with Gene and Christine Brandi of Los Banos. This image was taken shortly after Mussen received a standing ovation.
As Extension apiculturist, shared his knowledge with many groups and organizations. Here he opens a hive for a group. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
How Are the Bees Doing? ABF Conference in Reno
How are the bees doing? When the American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) meets Jan. 9-13 at the Grand...
A varroa mite (see reddish-brown spot under the wing) clings to a bee foraging on lavender. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Gene Brandi, Speaker at WAS Conference: Managing Honey Bees in California
Varroa mites--considered the No. 1 enemy of beekeepers--will be among the topics discussed when...
A varroa mite (reddish-brownish spot at left beneath the wings) is attached to this forager nectaring on lavender. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A honey bee pauses from foraging on an almond blossom to pack pollen. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)