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Charles Dadant, Founding Father of Modern Beekeeping and his Family

Charles Dadant: A Founding Father of Modern Beekeeping

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  • May 20, 2019

This year marks 202 years since the birth of Charles Dadant, founding father of modern beekeeping and founder of Dadant & Sons Beekeeping Supplies. The second of seven children born to a doctor in the countryside of the Burgundy region of France, Charles developed a passion for beekeeping at the early age of 12 while helping a neighbor remove honey from …

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Dadant Beekeeping Supplies: 156 Years and Seven Generations of Serving Beekeepers

  • Dadant History
  • February 25, 2019

While others in the beekeeping industry are being bought out by large investment groups, Dadant remains family owned and operated. We are focused on providing the same high-quality products that have kept us going strong for over 150 years. With 11 storefront locations and three manufacturing plants across the country, Dadant beekeeping tools, supplies and equipment are known for providing the …

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  • 10-Frame
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