No Bees, No Food? Why Pollinators Matter
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No Bees, No Food? Why Pollinators Matter
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Did you know that one out of every three bites of food we eat depends on pollinators? In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with Tamara Horn Potter, PhD, beekeeper extension specialist at Kentucky State University, about the often-forgotten connection between bees, pollinators, and the food on our plates.
What We Cover:
The challenges facing today's beekeepers, from transporting hives across the country to protecting bee health
The economic impact of honeybees and native bees on U.S. agriculture
The environmental issues affecting bees
The best herbs and plants to attract bees to your garden
How to match honey varieties with food
What we need to know about protecting pollinators
Discover how the health of pollinators affects the future of our food—and what each of us can do to help these essential workers thrive.
Guest: Tamara Horn Potter, PhD, Beekeeper Extension Specialist, Kentucky State University
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Pollinator.org
KSU Small Scale Farm Grant program
American Beekeeping Federation