Field's Apiaries Honey shed 1967, Foxton
Honey extracting shed on the left and packing shed on the right. This was the new shed completed in time for the 1967-68 season.
Honey extracting shed on the left and packing shed on the right. This was the new shed completed in time for the 1967-68 season.
Two eight frame honey extractors in the foreground and hand held uncapping unit at rear.
Note: there are no safety cages on the extractor fly wheels but we never had an accident. 1967-68 season at Field's Apiaries, Foxton
Rear storage sheds at Field's Apiaries, Foxton 1967-68 season.
View from the rear of the beeswax shed in foreground and the new honey extracting and packing shed at rear. This was completed in 1967. The roof of the Field's family home seen at the rear on the left side. At this time they had about 1300 hives.