Veterans are heroes, regardless of what capacity they serve. Those who serve our country have made immeasurable sacrifices, and it is always refreshing to find a program dedicated to providing a better future for these selfless, dedicated men and women who have given so much. The University of Minnesota has started a program for veterans to connect with others and learn about bees, their relevance, and how they can provide a better future and possible opportunities for veterans. Veterans, through the University of Minnesota Bee Lab, get their first hands-on experience working with bees and learning the intricacies of beekeeping.
University of Minnesota’s Bee Lab
The University of Minnesota’s Bee Lab aims to foster better bee breeding and grow knowledge and outreach about the importance of bees in pollination. It inspired the B Veterans Program, which seeks to connect veterans with the bee community and provide possible future employment opportunities for veterans.
The Bee Lab brings commercial beekeepers together with bee hobbyists in online communities, local connections, and large conferences focused on honey producers. These conferences include lots of honey tasting and a forum for sharing and encouraging others in their bee endeavors.
This incredible program provides bee equipment, such as veils and jackets, for those participating in gin workshops. Although some veterans have beekeeping experience, many newcomers are learning about this hobby, which is known for improving mental health and focus and possibly providing a sustainable income.
Why Spreading the News About Bees is Important
Many adults only realize the importance of bees later in life, but it is never too late to learn about our role in living and depending on these incredible insects. In addition to bees' honey production, their pollination efforts make many foods available year after year. Many items on the dining room table may be taken for granted, but without bees, your dinner plate would look bland and brown.
Semi-trucks transport bees in a pollination circuit, and this collective effort results in plentiful crops every year. Without sharing knowledge about bees and their critical roles, everyone loses. The gap in information between commercial and private beekeepers is narrowing, and programs like BEE Veterans are an excellent example of what is possible. An even better match of this program is the outreach to veterans, specifically those who want to have a plan for their futures.
Bees Are Pollination Heroes
The truth is that without pollination, food sources would dwindle, and there could potentially be food shortages unless continued awareness forums are available. Instead of only private beekeepers keeping bees, these opportunities open it up for many to help the process.
Many beekeepers think of bees as heroes, whether because of the purpose their care has given an individual, the delicious honey they can extract, or simply because they are part of something bigger than oneself.
A Collaboration of Heroes
Although neither veterans nor bees wear capes, they are both, in their own right, heroes who give selflessly for the greater good. Veterans who serve our nation are hands-down the most selfless and often an underserved community of individuals. As Bee Lab intentionally outreaches to veterans, this collaboration is an effort that will pave the way for others.
The beekeeping community is close-knit and full of incredibly knowledgeable and experienced people who want to share their journeys and help others in theirs. You would be hard-pressed to find a more grounded group of individuals with the same interest—helping the bees and taking good care of them.
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Humane and Fair Treatment of Bees
It might surprise some people that bees are often mistreated or killed on the spot when they end up in an inconvenient location. Even in the immediate need to get rid of bees or beehives, this is inhumane and should never be done. When dealing with bees, whether landing in your pool or swarming on your fence, treating them with care and respect is critical.
Only professional bee removal companies with experience, tools, and know-how should remove a beehive. Be wary of some pest control companies. Unless they specialize in humane treatment, their technicians will solve the problem by killing the bees, leaving the hive to rot and attract more terrible pests! Additionally, this approach allows poisoned bees to travel and carry their toxins to other plants and areas, which can have far-reaching negative consequences.
Throughout San Diego and Southern California, D-Tek Live Bee Removal is owned and operated by a dedicated beekeeper and a team of experienced bee technicians who always think of the people first, and second the health of the bees. They then find a solution to manage a dangerous beehive in the most humane way possible, allowing the successful relocation of valuable bees to a new home.
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