Monthly Archives: August 2010

A very interesting article was published last Friday by Food CEO titled, Mapping the food system: who owns – and distributes – whom? Drawing on research done by Phil Howard at Michigan State University, the article shows how dozens of … Continue reading →

Like humans, bees need a balanced diet to stay healthy. Honeybees require carbohydrates (sugars, in the form of flower nectar or honey) and protein (in the form of pollen), in addition to vitamins, minerals and water. All of these vital … Continue reading →

Last night we went to see, Expedition to the Plastic Vortex, a documentary which aims to show the various impacts that marine debris have on our oceans and the marine life that lives there. The film is a summary of … Continue reading →

Beekeeping in the United States is a complex endeavor. As with all farming, changing weather patterns affect our business. In the case of beekeeping, weather affects the flow of flower nectar- droughts eliminate much of the nectar available, yet too … Continue reading →