The chapter explores the various challenges bees encounter in industrial agriculture, particularly in monocrop settings like almond orchards where they are crucial for pollination. It discusses the detrimental effects of shipping bees long distances, the importance of natural food sources over artificial supplements, and the impact of urban development on bee populations.
Erika Thompson is the owner and founder of Texas Beeworks: an organization promoting public awareness and education about the valuable work bees and beekeepers do. www.texasbeeworks.com
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