Oct 14, 2024
In the second episode of our month-long series on the Habitat Crisis, made possible by the Minnesota Honey Producers Association, Jeff and Becky are joined by Dr. Andony Melathopoulos from Oregon State University. Andony brings his extensive knowledge of honey bee and wild bee health to the conversation, focusing on the critical role habitat plays in sustaining bee populations. He discusses how shifts in land use, agriculture, and climate have impacted nectar and pollen availability, leading to reduced honey yields and challenges for beekeepers. Andony also highlights the importance of targeted conservation efforts, such as planting legumes and brassicas, to improve forage for honey bees. For those interested in understanding the connection between habitat and bee health, Andony’s insights offer practical solutions that can be applied both at a local and national level.
In the second
episode of our month-long series on the Habitat Crisis, made
possible by the Minnesota Honey Producers Association, Jeff and
Becky are joined by Dr. Andony Melathopoulos from Oregon State
University. Andony brings his extensive knowledge of honey bee and
wild bee health to the conversation, focusing on the critical role
habitat plays in sustaining bee populations. He discusses how
shifts in land use, agriculture, and climate have impacted nectar
and pollen availability, leading to reduced honey yields and
challenges for beekeepers. Andony also highlights the importance of
targeted conservation efforts, such as planting legumes and
brassicas, to improve forage for honey bees. For those interested
in understanding the connection between habitat and bee health,
Andony’s insights offer practical solutions that can be applied
both at a local and national level.Listeners will learn about innovative strategies to restore bee habitats, the differences between supporting honey bees and wild bees, and how targeted efforts can make a significant impact. Whether you're a beekeeper or simply interested in pollinator conservation, this episode offers valuable takeaways for anyone looking to contribute to the health of pollinators.
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Websites we recommend:
- PolliNation - Andony's Podcast: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/podcast/pollination-podcast
- Oregon Bee Atlas: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/bee-atlas
- Oregon Bee Project: https://www.oregonbeeproject.org
- Project Apis
m.: https://www.projectapism.org/
- Minnesota Honey Producers Association: https://minnesotahoneyproducers.com/
- Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org
- The National Honey Board: https://honey.com
- Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com
- 2 Million Blossoms - The Podcast: https://2millionblossoms.com
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The Habitat Crisis Series is presented by the Minnesota Honey Producers Association. The Minnesota Honey Producers Association (MHPA) is comprised of commercial, sideliner, and backyard beekeepers and has promoted Minnesota beekeeping since the early 1900’s. The recently established MHPA Habitat Program aims to provide information about vital honey bee habitat and nutrition issues by: 1) informing and uniting beekeepers around efforts to promote honey bee habitat; 2) supporting opportunities to increase honey bee habitat; and 3) improving communication about honey bee and pollinator habitat to landowners, farmers, and legislators.
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