North Dakota
World Bee Day: the buzz on North Dakota’s beekeeping industry
BISMARCK, N.D. (KXNET) — In terms of a state identified for heavy wind, freezing chilly temperatures and the occasional blizzard, it makes it very laborious to think about how that very same state is also a hive of exercise for beekeepers.
Regardless of the drawbacks, nevertheless, the beekeeping enterprise is vastly fashionable within the rural states — with North Dakota being the queen of United States honey manufacturing.
In 2021, in North Dakota alone, there have been 325 registered beekeepers, proudly owning a mixed 740,000 hives. At the very least one-third of all registered beehives in the US spend a minimum of a while yearly in rural areas within the state.
Honey is a serious export for a lot of of our rural beekeepers, and considered one of our most surprising main property that we produce. In truth, North Dakota has held the title of lead honey-producing state for greater than 9 years with a reported 38.6 million kilos, value over $61 million, produced in 2020 in response to the North Dakota Division of Agriculture.
“We produce what’s known as ‘white honey,’” mentioned Gregg Stewart, proprietor of Stewart Apiaries in Bismarck. “It’s an actual light-colored honey, and it’s most well-liked by lots of people and packers.”
Seeing a state like ours host a few of America’s finest beekeeping is relatively odd, given the setting and local weather we’ve grown to know. Occasions just like the latest blizzards present that the injury nature does to out of doors buildings right here is sufficient to bury total barns of animals. If Mom Nature can take out a steady, one causes, why can’t she take care of a beehive?
Because it seems, beekeepers do have plans ready for the winter climate. And plenty of occasions, it boils all the way down to “don’t be within the storm to start with.”
“Most of North Dakota beekeepers are industrial,” defined Stewart, “and so they’re additionally migratory. In order that they have a number of thousand hives, and so they sometimes then migrate or transfer their bees within the fall to a greater place for the winter. lot of them will go to California, some nonetheless go to Texas, some go to Florida. You additionally see some folks construct and hire out entire insulated warehouses to maintain their bees protected and producing all by way of the winter.”
These methods of circumventing the issues of North Dakota life have allowed beekeepers to not solely maintain the honey flowing however to enhance their craft as properly. New advances in beekeeping collaboration and know-how have additionally helped to permit the trade to develop additional, and assist maintain our legacy as the highest honey producer in the US in full bloom.
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – The North Dakota Dem-NPL is reacting to former President Joe Bidens cancer diagnosis.
“For a half century, through personal and political triumphs and setbacks, President Biden sacrificed of himself to do what’s right for our country. This announcement is heartbreaking. Our prayers of healing and strength are with President Biden and his family,” said North Dakota Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn.
If you would like to read more about the former Presidents cancer diagnosis, click here.
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DICKINSON — Governor Kelly Armstrong returned to his hometown this week, spotlighting key initiatives in workforce development, industrial innovation and community engagement. His visit included stops at the Southwest Area Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academy, Robertson Metal Recycling, the Kind Hearts Project and Dickinson Ready Mix Co.
At the Southwest Area CTE Academy, Governor Armstrong toured the facility and engaged with students enrolled in programs aimed at preparing them for careers in trades, technology and applied sciences.
Courtesy: Gov. Kelly Armstrong/Facebook
According to information shared by the academy, it serves over 1,100 students from seven area high schools and offers 73 different classes across 14 specialized programs including automotive technology, culinary arts, welding and cybersecurity.
The CTE initiative is designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and the workforce, addressing North Dakota’s growing demand for skilled labor. Students also benefit from concurrent enrollment opportunities with Dickinson State University through its Dual Mission Program which enhances access to post-secondary credentials.
Armstrong’s visit to Robertson Metal Recycling marked the commissioning of North Dakota’s first car shredder, a step forward in strengthening the state’s recycling infrastructure. The facility processes materials including scrap steel, tin, car bodies and batteries and has been recognized with the 2024 Stark Development Project of the Year award for its contributions to innovation, workforce growth and environmental responsibility.
In a community-focused gesture, Armstrong participated in the Kind Hearts Project’s annual bike giveaway, helping prepare some of the more than 100 bicycles scheduled to go to area children. The event, held at Dickinson’s Legacy Square, is intended to promote physical activity and mental wellness among local youth.
Courtesy: Gov. Kelly Armstrong/Facebook
Courtesy: Gov. Kelly Armstrong/Facebook
Driven by the motto “Be Kind,” the organization initially focused on spreading positivity. Today, their mission has grown to confront one of society’s most pressing crises: mental health.
Drawing from personal experience as an emergency room nurse, Kind Hearts Project leader Marriah Marsh has witnessed firsthand the alarming rise of mental health struggles among young people.
“We see kids getting younger and younger who can’t cope — turning to self-harm, sometimes worse,” Marsh said. “We have to be proactive, not just reactive. Teaching coping skills early is key.”
The Kind Hearts Project, a Dickinson-based nonprofit, has gained attention for its grassroots efforts to support well-being and community unity through charitable initiatives.
The day concluded with Armstrong attending the 75th anniversary celebration of Dickinson Ready Mix Co., a longstanding contributor to the region’s construction industry. The company supplies ready-mix concrete across southwestern North Dakota and has supported infrastructure projects including the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
According to the company, it has implemented low-carbon concrete mixes designed to reduce global warming potential by nearly 50 percent compared to conventional materials, aligning with broader goals around sustainability and emissions reduction.
Photo by Josiah C. Cuellar / Buffalo Eye Photography
Governor Armstrong’s visit to Dickinson emphasized his administration’s approach to governance at the intersection of economic development, environmental stewardship and community health. By highlighting initiatives in education, industry and civic life, the trip underscored a broader commitment to building a resilient and inclusive future for North Dakota.
James B. Miller, Jr. is the Editor of The Dickinson Press in Dickinson, North Dakota. He strives to bring community-driven, professional and hyper-local focused news coverage of southwest North Dakota.
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