One could wish right? I think if that were the case though big food would just rely more on corn syrup and other manufactured syrup. I would love to see us just call honey what it is. If it’s Texas, label it Texas. If it’s Mexico orange honey, label it Mexico orange honey!
Great video and call to action. I have signed and shared. It really chaps my hide when I work hard to put real Texas honey out in my area, but what most people think of when they think of honey in my area is a guy who has a “local honey” sign and sits in the corner of a major road. I have stopped and asked him where his hives are and he has told me “oh, I’m not a beekeeper. I get this stuff from all over as far away as Alabama and jar it up in my garage.” 😢
Why 80% or 75%? Honey from Texas should be 100% Texas pollen in the honey. Leave the colonies here and get 100% Texas nectar/pollen from Texas resources. I did sign the petition but it is still not 100% Texas honey. Mandatory apiary registration is needed in Texas also like a majority of states. Who really knows the number of managed colonies in Texas.
That is what the legislators wanted to do. It also accounts for how inaccurate honey testing can be. 75% is a win. Yes 100% would be ideal as I said in the video.
Welcome to the modern big food movement. this is not by accident, but design. The less farmers apparantly means better for our central planners lifestyle.
What a great idea. Wish I was from TX and wish they would do the same in MN. Just truth in labeling would go so far. Too much China honey is getting sold in the USA.
@@beekeeperjake way to many. I am a second generation sideline beekeeper located in N Texas. I invest a lot of money and time to get the bees ready for almond pollination and I have no connection with the growers in Ca. I was able to do the 2021 season. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and Happy New Year sir.
Hi from southern New Zealand 👋😃 I hope you have success with your goal of clear labeling, supporting local beekeepers in your state to sell their products with confidence and creating transparency for your customers👍😁
@@lordmike9384 I'm not in a manuka producing area of New Zealand but there is a massive stockpile of manuka honey, especially from the 2020/21 season which was a exceptional manuka honey flow year in the north island. A lot of manuka honey producers are not getting a great price for their honey and the ass has fallen out of the market so a lot of profiteering beekeepers have quit and hive numbers have dropped back to more sensible levels. Even if no more manuka honey was produced there's a large enough stockpile to supply the market for the next five years at current consumption.
This would be great, but how would you verify the source? I called Texas A&M to send some of my honey to be evaluated for source of pollen and nectar. The young lady that answered the phone said they couldn't do that anymore as the one individual that worked with them to do this had passed away. Any suggestions as to who could do these evaluations and provide certification?
We have the fake honey problem in Michigan to. Most people don't know allot of the store Honey is fake or blended with fake Honey. The big box stores by us sell one pound Honey bears for $5.00 or less. We sell 1.5 lb. for $10,00 and some tell us the store is cheaper. God Bless you and your Dad.
Im all for truth in labeling, but I'd rather see us strengthen the terms Raw and Local. People in East Texas are better off eating honey from Louisiana and Arkansas than West Texas. I educate my customers that "Texas" honey is a marketing ploy, not a source indicator. Your statistic about total honey consumption and honey produced in Texas does not support your argument. Your 8% result is based on 100% of Texans consuming only Texas honey, or honey they believe to be collected in Texas. I'd guess that number would be less than 20%. Perhaps honey producers should use 100% Texas honey on their label. On a lighter note, its a good thing border community beekeepers instruct their bees not to trespass into neighboring states. Keeps the honey Texas-pure AND keeps our pesky Africanized bees from spreading! I support your efforts for truth in labeling even if I dont agree with the solution. I also like and support your channel. Please continue to produce quality content.
@@rtxhoneybees I appreciate the valuable feedback. These are all things we have discussed. The industry will never agree on raw and local definitions unfortunately. This is just a small step to get imported honey out of Texas honey bottles.
I agree that there are problems with honey labeling….I have been a Texas beekeeper for about 20 years and practiced law for 35 yesr before retiring. I’ve reviewed the various evolving versions of this bill and it is my opinion that it is unenforceable and probably unconstitutional. It is my opinion that it is crafted to give the Moore Family a weapon against their competition. I have had conversations with Chris about these issues and he is determined to push this bill. The problems are real, but, this bill is not a remedy.
@@MyrtaBrouse-d8t this not about us. This is about restoring integrity to the Texas honey market, just like the state did with Texas Wine. “Probably unconstitutional” is not a good reason to oppose a step forward in fighting honey fraud. This does not affect those that are doing things right. This affects those that are doing things dishonestly (packers, not beekeepers) other states have done this. I have been given no valid reasons for opposition to this bill. If changes need to be made, suggest them. It is your right as a Texan.
@@beekeeperjake After the beekeeper has been drug through the mud? Sounds rather callous to me. Reminds me of a quote from a Pope during the Crusades later paraphrased by a Marine General (Chesty Puller?). “Kill them all. God will know his own.”
@beefarmerjake don't trust the numbers too many lie to get what they want.once again I feel empathy for you for sure ,feel your frustration at least you have the balls to express yourself
@ let the market work. If people want local product, they can find it. Market your product as 100% Texas honey, or whatever percentage you want, and see who buys it.
As a Texas beekeeper, I agree 100% especially being apart of “Real Texas Honey”
Thank you for the support!
Why don’t we just outlaw all foreign honey nation wide !! Get this on Trumps desk!!
One could wish right? I think if that were the case though big food would just rely more on corn syrup and other manufactured syrup. I would love to see us just call honey what it is. If it’s Texas, label it Texas. If it’s Mexico orange honey, label it Mexico orange honey!
Seems like an odd take. Honey can be very different depending on where it's from. Why can't people enjoy honey from all over the world?
@@Jdbanunfortunately a large portion of it is adulterated.
@@Jdbanwe import more “honey” from china than china is capable of producing.
Thank you, Moore Honey, for fighting the good fight!
Thank you for your help and support Ellie!
Great video and call to action. I have signed and shared.
It really chaps my hide when I work hard to put real Texas honey out in my area, but what most people think of when they think of honey in my area is a guy who has a “local honey” sign and sits in the corner of a major road. I have stopped and asked him where his hives are and he has told me “oh, I’m not a beekeeper. I get this stuff from all over as far away as Alabama and jar it up in my garage.” 😢
100%!!!! But they think that guys honey is more local than yours!!! So frustrating
Thank you 🙏🏻
Signed ❤ thank you
Appreciate the support!
Why 80% or 75%? Honey from Texas should be 100% Texas pollen in the honey. Leave the colonies here and get 100% Texas nectar/pollen from Texas resources. I did sign the petition but it is still not 100% Texas honey. Mandatory apiary registration is needed in Texas also like a majority of states. Who really knows the number of managed colonies in Texas.
That is what the legislators wanted to do. It also accounts for how inaccurate honey testing can be. 75% is a win. Yes 100% would be ideal as I said in the video.
I have a sideliner operation and they always say my honey is better than anything in the store.
Welcome to the modern big food movement. this is not by accident, but design. The less farmers apparantly means better for our central planners lifestyle.
What a great idea. Wish I was from TX and wish they would do the same in MN. Just truth in labeling would go so far. Too much China honey is getting sold in the USA.
Absolutely! Maybe if we can get something done it will encourage other states!
Wow. I feel so naive - at age 51. I put too much trust in people, I guess. I signed and shared it on my FB page. Thank you for this info.
Thank you so much for signing and sharing! Unfortunately there are dishonest people in this world.
@@beekeeperjake way to many. I am a second generation sideline beekeeper located in N Texas. I invest a lot of money and time to get the bees ready for almond pollination and I have no connection with the growers in Ca. I was able to do the 2021 season. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and Happy New Year sir.
Hi from southern New Zealand 👋😃 I hope you have success with your goal of clear labeling, supporting local beekeepers in your state to sell their products with confidence and creating transparency for your customers👍😁
Doesn’t new sealed only make like 8 million lbs of manuka honey but over 20 million lbs of it is sold annually?
Thank you!
@@lordmike9384 I'm not in a manuka producing area of New Zealand but there is a massive stockpile of manuka honey, especially from the 2020/21 season which was a exceptional manuka honey flow year in the north island. A lot of manuka honey producers are not getting a great price for their honey and the ass has fallen out of the market so a lot of profiteering beekeepers have quit and hive numbers have dropped back to more sensible levels. Even if no more manuka honey was produced there's a large enough stockpile to supply the market for the next five years at current consumption.
This would be great, but how would you verify the source? I called Texas A&M to send some of my honey to be evaluated for source of pollen and nectar. The young lady that answered the phone said they couldn't do that anymore as the one individual that worked with them to do this had passed away. Any suggestions as to who could do these evaluations and provide certification?
Intertek is a reliable honey tester. Hoping that A&M will get someone doing it again.
Interesting video. If you are asking for 75% real honey , what % of honey is normally in the jars?
Some say Texas and have 0%
If not 100 percent texas honey the label is meaningless. It might not be feasible with wine, but it is possible with honey.
Agreed. Not sure what Louisiana policy is.
We have the fake honey problem in Michigan to. Most people don't know allot of the store Honey is fake or blended with fake Honey. The big box stores by us sell one pound Honey bears for $5.00 or less. We sell 1.5 lb. for $10,00 and some tell us the store is cheaper.
God Bless you and your Dad.
I hear that same story everywhere. It's a shame. Hopefully we can make some progress! Thanks!
I always have a sample bear. I believe the taste wins them over 90% of the time.
I sell my honey for $15/pound. I have a little farm stand in front of my house on the honor system.
@@MrJim5280 I sell at 22 per pound but I dont think the honor system will work in my area.
Signed and shared
Thank you so much!
No regulation is a good thing. The last thing you want is for them to make honey a cottage law food.
Proper regulation is necessary to move the needle. Texas wine was in the same situation. The bill has nothing to do with cottage food law.
That's why u buy locally from a local bee keeper
Im all for truth in labeling, but I'd rather see us strengthen the terms Raw and Local. People in East Texas are better off eating honey from Louisiana and Arkansas than West Texas. I educate my customers that "Texas" honey is a marketing ploy, not a source indicator. Your statistic about total honey consumption and honey produced in Texas does not support your argument. Your 8% result is based on 100% of Texans consuming only Texas honey, or honey they believe to be collected in Texas. I'd guess that number would be less than 20%. Perhaps honey producers should use 100% Texas honey on their label. On a lighter note, its a good thing border community beekeepers instruct their bees not to trespass into neighboring states. Keeps the honey Texas-pure AND keeps our pesky Africanized bees from spreading! I support your efforts for truth in labeling even if I dont agree with the solution. I also like and support your channel. Please continue to produce quality content.
@@rtxhoneybees I appreciate the valuable feedback. These are all things we have discussed. The industry will never agree on raw and local definitions unfortunately. This is just a small step to get imported honey out of Texas honey bottles.
I agree that there are problems with honey labeling….I have been a Texas beekeeper for about 20 years and practiced law for 35 yesr before retiring. I’ve reviewed the various evolving versions of this bill and it is my opinion that it is unenforceable and probably unconstitutional. It is my opinion that it is crafted to give the Moore Family a weapon against their competition. I have had conversations with Chris about these issues and he is determined to push this bill. The problems are real, but, this bill is not a remedy.
@@MyrtaBrouse-d8t this not about us. This is about restoring integrity to the Texas honey market, just like the state did with Texas Wine. “Probably unconstitutional” is not a good reason to oppose a step forward in fighting honey fraud. This does not affect those that are doing things right. This affects those that are doing things dishonestly (packers, not beekeepers) other states have done this. I have been given no valid reasons for opposition to this bill. If changes need to be made, suggest them. It is your right as a Texan.
@@beekeeperjake A law can be used to go after the innocent as well as the guilty. It affects everyone.
That is not a good enough reason to do nothing. Innocent until proven guilty.
@@beekeeperjake After the beekeeper has been drug through the mud? Sounds rather callous to me. Reminds me of a quote from a Pope during the Crusades later paraphrased by a Marine General (Chesty Puller?). “Kill them all. God will know his own.”
Those numbers are not right
@@bigtupholsterygardeningbee4170 look them up :)
@beefarmerjake don't trust the numbers too many lie to get what they want.once again I feel empathy for you for sure ,feel your frustration at least you have the balls to express yourself
More regulation is never the correct answer.
@@jjwwqq then what is?
@ let the market work. If people want local product, they can find it. Market your product as 100% Texas honey, or whatever percentage you want, and see who buys it.
Nah that’s the problem.