Making Sure “Honey” Means Honey & "U.S." Means U.S.
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You’ve heard us talk about labeling rules for dairy and meat, but what about honey? Today, we’re diving into how policy decisions impact the beekeeping industry, both here in Wisconsin and across the country. Joining us is James Hillemeyer, vice president of the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association and co-owner of LB Works out of Plover, a beekeeping operation that travels out of state for pollination services. James has a national perspective on what’s happening in the industry, having served with both the American Beekeeping Federation and the American Honey Producers Association. He’s passionate about making sure when a label says “honey,” it really means honey.
James also tells Mid-West Farm Report about other national policy directives, including progress made with the H-2A visa program and countries of origin. He also explains the push for research dollars to find solutions for pressures on beekeepers, including varroa mites.
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