The importance of honey bee pollination for our food system cannot be understated. Roughly ⅓ of our diet depends on honey bees for pollination. For many growers each piece of food harvested represents a visit from a honey bee. Farmer Jennifer Euwer and beekeeper George Hansen from the Foothills Honey Company talk about the importance of their partnership for pollination of US agricultural crops.
Celebrating Beekeeping: The Importance of Pollination
The importance of honey bee pollination for our food system cannot be understated. Roughly ⅓ of our diet depends on honey bees for pollination.
Celebrating Beekeeping: More Than a Job
More than just a job, the art and craft of beekeeping is a true labor of love. As stewards of the bees they keep, the honey industry works together to deliver honey at its best while having a positive impact on more than just the product they produce.
Celebrating Beekeeping: Giving Back to the Environment & Economy
See how past coal miners are finding redemption and giving back to the environment through beekeeping and honey production.
Celebrating Beekeeping: The Bee Girl Organization
See all the unique ways The Bee Girl Organization is educating on bee health and helping bees.
Celebrating Beekeeping: Changing the Face of Beekeeping
See the power of honey and beekeeping in bringing the community together and helping the environment.
Celebrating Beekeeping: Making a Positive Impact on the Environment through Beekeeping
Learn how these beekeepers are making a positive impact on their community and the environment through beekeeping.
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