Earlier this month, the Illinois State Beekeepers Association (ISBA) announced it is supporting Illinois state legislature on Senate Bill 2959. Senator Dave Luechtefeld introduced the bill in January of this year to recognize raw, unadulterated honey as an agricultural commodity. The ISBA is working with the state to recognize the unique properties of honey and to aid in eliminating burdensome regulations upon Illinois beekeepers.
Honey, in its pure and untainted form, is a healthy farm product possessing documented anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It is used around the world as a wound dressing because of its antibacterial nature. Honey is a natural sweetener preferred by many as their sweet of choice Read more
