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Prepare your bees for winter
November 11, 2021

When temperatures start getting cold in late fall, it's time to make those last-minute preparations that help your bees have the best chance of surviving the winter.

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    Douglas B. Gucker
    Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator
    Serving DeWitt, Macon and Piatt Counties
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    Caitlin Mellendorf
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    Sarah Vogel
    Horticulture and Natural Resources Educator
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