By now we are all aware of the plight of the honeybees. Our industrial agricultural system is wreaking havoc on their populations, and in the last five years, we’ve lost over one-third of their colonies nationwide from Colony Collapse Disorder. These numbers are a terrifying thought when you take into consideration that every third bite we eat would not exist if it weren’t for honeybees.
These industrious workers just don’t deserve our attention because of their honey supply; without their pollination some of our favorite foods would not exist. Imagine a world without nuts, avocados, apples, melons, and strawberries! Like Laurey Masterton, author of The Fresh Honey Cookbook says, “No one depends on honey, even though we may like it. But ingredients, a third of all we eat? Read More
