Record #:

30663

Author(s):

Bates, Julie

Abstract:

In North Carolina beekeeping is a hobby that is rapidly growing in popularity among people who want to be more self-sufficient. Honeybees are also the most important pollinator for crops grown in North Carolina. This article provides insight from a local beekeeper, describes how bees make honey, and discusses current efforts to preserve bees throughout the state.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 46 Issue 6, June 2014, p18-19, il, por

Subject(s):

Honeybees; Beekeepers; Bee culture