Georgia Beekeeper Victor Halbgewachs Part 1 of 2

Victor Halbgewachs, a friend and second generation migratory beekeeper, shares his family's beekeeping legacy, along with his own personal story and old historical photos.
Recorded at the 2022 Georgia Beekeepers Association fall convention.

[beebum]

I had the opportunity to meet Victor a while back over dinner.
My first impression of him was resilience.

[bentonbee]

I would of loved to see presentations where we see photos and here stories from the old days 1930 s thru 1970 s of other beekeeping families. I was so glad he talked some about that.

[oakleyfamilyapiaries]

Great memories - my dad bought 30 beehives from the Halbgewachs in 1975 and they inspired him to move from Dallas and become a migratory beekeeper. We eventually built up to 650 beehives, making clover honey in North Dakota and raising Starline Queens in South Texas. My sons are now third generation beekeepers. The Halbgewachs clan has been insturmental in the formation of many beekeepers on the Great Plains and beyond.

[CzzBzz]

Thanks, Bob, for introducing Victor. I grew up in Nebraska east of where Victor did. We had a large commercial beekeeper next to the Skating rink in Grand Island. Always curious about those hundreds of white supers that mysteriously showed up at certain times of the year. Now I have hives here in Texas. Always fun to remember the Seventies and Nebraska.

[dadu]

This guy is a good speaker. Thanks for sharing Bob! Very good video.

[travis]

I love seeing this history and the old pictures and stories

[CMPearrow]

Blessing for me I’m
In construction so I have a skid Steer and I have a good John Deere utility tractor . So I’m blessed with equipment to load and unload

[martinr]

Great content as always. Many years of experience and wisdom condensed into a half hour. Your videos never disappoint! Thank you.

[TORTmentor]

Just Bob. What an amazing guy. Looking forward to Part 2!

[timgoodin]

Mr. Halbewachs, Thank you so much for sharing your family story behind your beekeeping family operation. Another great video Bob!

[jimallen]

Enjoyed the old photos as well as the bee talk.

[dcsblessedbees]

So much information in this video but something that stood out to me, debt destroys dreams. I really look forward to part two Bob thank you.

[schammond]

I belong to the Paulding County Bee Club, Victor is our President. When I started with Bees 7 years ago my mentor was killed in a motorcycle accident. Thankfully I found this club.
They really offer support and education for the new Beekeeper as well as the seasoned Beekeeper.
Great to see him on YouTube.
Thanks Bob. Victor is a great guy.

[ShugPhD]

Love these sorts of tails from the glory days of beekeeping. Thanks for putting this up!

[GEEZBEEZ]

Very informative on the hard work it takes to be a beekeeper. Love the history and old pictures. Thanks so much for the video.

[adrianforrester]

Really enjoyed this video can't wait for the next one, thanks

[timmiller]

Thank You for sharing! Love these stories.

[DuckRiverHoney]

I love hearing the old stories! Thanks for preserving this and getting it out to so many people.

[StickyStanHoney]

I really appreciate your content Bob, Thanks!

[robinkennedy]

Hey Bob, Really enjoyed it. Anymore you can do like this are winners. Such guys really know what they are talking about. Thanks