Ranum's 1887 Brand Apiaries

A Family Affair Since 1887

Building on the past . . . Sustainable for the future

DATELINE - April 10, 2009

News . . . Annie's Acres CSA Membership application will be due by May 1st this year. New and old members should note any food alergies on the application form which is included on the back of the Annie's Acres brochure. You can either request a copy of the brocure by mail or download an application from the Annies Acres page . We'll look forward to hearing from you!

News. . . Now you can become directly involved in the battle to save the bees! Sponsor a hive and help us return the bees to good health! Click here to learn more.

Attention: 2 pound package bees are available locally from Mark Gilberts for $48.00!! This is an exceptionally good price and will be available while they last. Expected arival is April 24. Call Mark at 608-482-1988 now or email us at mranum@1887brand.com

Show and Special Event Schedule for 2009

April 24 We will be attending an event at the Woodford Park that will have over 500 students attending from regional schools. More on this later.

May 16 - 17 "The Pec Thing". A huge craft show and tons of fun. We will be there with our fifth wheel camper and displaying all our products including honey, home made soap, candles, quilts and other handmade items. The show is located on the fairgrounds in Pecatonica Illinois. Come and see this very interesting event and visit our stand! Their web site is www.winnebagocountyfair.com/pecthing.asp

Many Many more show will be posted so stay tuned. We so much enjoy going to the flee markets and steam shows each year and hope to see you at one of them!

Shows include: Baraboo Steam Show, Edgerton Steam show, Pecatonica Antique days, Sacred Heart flee market in Madison, Shullsburg Cheese Fest, Gays Mills Apple Fest, The Pec Thing spring show, and The Pec Thing fall show. I've probably missed one or so and I will update this page to include dates, places, and links where web sites are available.