Burning Question: Are We Over-Farming Honeybees?
August 25, 2015As new beekeepers jump on the beekeeping bandwagon, it begs the question of how will the populations of honeybees and native bees be affected in the long-term.
5 Tips for the Lazy Beekeeper
July 25, 2014Helping save bee populations by keeping a hive on your farm doesn’t have to be a lot of work. These tips will help you maintain a hive with ease.
4 Ways You Could Be Hurting Your Bees Without Knowing It
June 9, 2014Even if you love your bees and mean well, certain things you might do can hurt them. Avoid causing bees harm with these tips.
21 Plants that Feed Spring-Feverish Bees
April 16, 2014One of the first signs of spring on a honey farm is a particular buzz in the air. After spending all winter cooped up indoors with several thousand family members, the worker bee understandably has a serious case of spring fever.
Honey Bees and Drought
August 3, 2012While honey harvests will continue in existing hives this year despite drought, new hives and next year’s harvest could be at risk.
Pesticides Linked to Bee Deaths
May 3, 2011A study at Washington State University shows common pesticides cause sublethal effects that could be contributing to colony collapse disorder.
More Research Needed in Bee Health
October 20, 2010Despite recent findings related to the cause of colony collapse disorder, the mystery of disappearing Honey bees hasn’t been solved.
Film Investigates Vanishing Bees
October 15, 2010Courtesy Vanishing of the Bees The Vanishing of the Bees documentary explores the possible causes of colony collapse disorder worldwide. It’s no secret that the world’s Honey bees are in a dire situation. A sudden, mysterious decline in the bee population, known as colony collapse disorder, has thrust these buzzing beauties into the media spotlight. […]
