Angela Tollerson demonstrates the proper procedure for winterizing bee hives for members of the Flathead Valley Beekeepers. (Photo courtesy of Bert Gildart)
October 22, 2023
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The Flathead Valley has 270 registered beekeepers and as we enter fall many are now preparing to winterize their hives. There are about 650 registered beekeepers in Montana, according to the state Beekeeper Program under the state Department of Agriculture.