In rural parts of Rwanda, beekeepers carefully position hives along forest edges, hillsides and farms, attentive to flowering cycles and weather patterns that determine the quality of honey produced.

Scientists want to release insects to curb invasive Chinese tallow. Beekeepers say it could hurt pollinators and raise food ...

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Survivors of the 1955 Christmas Eve flood in Yuba City share stories, and how the disaster reshaped the community where they still live.

Bunny Stevens lives in Modesto, her hometown, and has served on The Modesto Bee Community Advisory Board. She is the opening ...

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POONCH, Nov 1: A progressive farmer Mohd Farooq Panchayat Sathra in Poonch today achieved remarkable success in beekeeping and organic farming under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme ...

Researchers from Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences found that organic beekeeping practices could boost honey production by 50% over time compared to traditional methods. According to a ...

Bees in the U.S. just endured their worst year on record, with massive colony losses hitting keepers hard. That’s not just bad news for bees – it’s a big hit to farmers, food systems, and, of course, ...

It looks as if another scandal with OPEKEPE subsidies is looming this time regarding the certification bodies of organic farming programs or already certified companies with Rural Development and Food ...

Haroon Rasheed, founder of Bee Happy Raw Honey, promotes natural beekeeping and urban farming through community involvement and environmental education. Haroon Rasheed and his wife, Chris, stand ...