Food Security
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Helpful resources on food security from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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Virginia Farmer's Markets and Home Food Operations
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Learn from Mr. David Easter on the Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services’ (VDACS) Food Safety and Security Program.
Read MoreJudging Apiary Products
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Download this presentation by Dr. Fred Baxendale of the Department of Entomology, University of Nebraska, on judging apiary products.
Read MoreThe Polariscope - A Useful Tool for Judging by Jim Thompson
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A polariscope, according to the Random House Dictionary is: “an instrument for measuring or exhibiting the polarization of light or for examining substances in polarized light, often to determine stress and strain in glass and other substances.”
Read MorePolariscopes by Dr. Wyatt Mangum
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Includes things to see in a honey jar using a polariscope, constructing a polariscope, and artwork created using a polariscope.
Read MoreVDACS Handbook for Small Food Manufacturers
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The Handbook for Small Food Businesses is a resource tool that will help guide you through the steps required to start a small business for food manufacturing and processing in Virginia.
Read MoreHow to Judge Show Quality Honey Using the Welsh Method
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By Robert N. Brewer Jr., The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service
Read MoreFood Safety Modernization Act
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The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is transforming the nation’s food safety system by shifting the focus from responding to food borne illness to preventing it. Learn more about the act from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Read MoreTim Schuler Judging a Honey Show (Brief Overview with No Narration)
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The video is a showcase of the honey judging experience with some commentary from Tim provided.
Read MoreJudging Honey Shows with Virginia Webb
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Video on honey Judging in the Welsh inspired system.
Read MoreNew Jersey State Apiarist Tim Schuler on Judging Honey at a Honey Show
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New Jersey State Apiarist Tim Schuler on the finer points of judging honey at a honey show.
Read MoreEAS Honey Show Rules (2018)
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As the show is to be a competition, it is fundamental that all exhibitors know in advance the judging criteria for each class and follow the rules herein. The EAS Honey Show Committee is responsible for drafting policies, rules and judging criteria and for disseminating information. Judges will adhere to the Committee’s policies and rules.
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PA Farm Show Apiary Division Show Rules
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Find out the Apiary Division Show Rules from the Pennsylvania State Farm Show.
Read MoreAmerican Style Welsh Honey Show Rules
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The model rules for the American version of the Welsh honey show system follow. These rules are the result of many years of trial and error, edits, adjustments, allowances, and the combined efforts of many individuals.
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