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No Bees, No Food? Why Pollinators Matter
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…
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