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Henry Grahamheadline bar Richard Henry Graham (Henry) /ARSUserFiles/13113/Henry almonds 1.png Eastern Apiculture Society Certified Master BeekeeperPhone (520) 647-9124Fax (520) 670-6493 I serve on a team led by Dr. Gloria DeGrandi Hoffman that aims to find ways to protect honey bee health by preventing and mitigating the spread of pest and diseases to increase honey production, crop pollination and the survivability of colonies. Currently we are looking at optimizing colony survival by utilizing cold storage during the winter months to reduce flight time of winter bees so that they live longer, reduce colony exposure to pest, and increase colony survival while reducing per colony expenditures. **PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE** 2012-PresentBiological Science Technician – Master Beekeeper, Carl Hayden Bee Research Center, Tucson, AZ2000 – 2012Biological Science Technician – Master Beekeeper, USDA-ARS-KSARC Honey Bee Research Unit, Weslaco, TX1979 – 2000Owner-Operator Bluebonnet Apiaries, INC. Weslaco, TX1969-1979Partner in Pelican State Apiaries, Baton Rouge, LA **PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS** 1980 – PresentTexas Beekeepers Association1980 – 2005Rio Grande Valley Beekeepers Association1985 – 2000American Honey Producers Association1985 – 2000American Beekeepers Federation1985 – 1999Texas Farm Bureau1970-1979Southern States Beekeepers Association1970-1979American Bee Breeders Association1970-1979Louisiana State Beekeepers Association **PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION LEADERSHIP POSITIONS** 1989 – 1999Texas Farm Bureau Bees and Honey Committee1986 – 1993Texas Beekeepers Association Executive Committee1992 – 1993President Texas Beekeepers Association1991Vice - President Texas Beekeepers Association1988-1990President Rio Grande Valley Beekeepers Association1986 – 1987Vice - President Rio Grande Valley Beekeepers Association **AWARDS / HONORS** 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Outstanding Performance Award
2015 Superior Performance Award
2010 Dr. John G Thomas Meritorious Service Award, Texas Beekeepers Association
2007 Jim Petty Memorial Beekeeper of the Year Award, Texas Beekeepers Association
1995 Young Farmer and Rancher of the Year Award Finalist, Texas Farm Bureau
1994 President's Distinguished Service Award, Texas Beekeepers Association   ProjectsNo projects listed for this employee.  PublicationsNo publications listed for this employee.  ARS News ArticlesNo news articles listed for this employee.


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