Keeping Bees Buzzing And Busy

The US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USARS) educates the public about peas at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The video highlights the issue of bee health, focusing on colony collapse disorder, which has caused significant bee population declines. Potential causes include pesticides, habitat loss, and pathogens. The decline impacts agriculture, as bees are crucial for pollinating many crops. The video suggests supporting local beekeepers, reducing pesticide use, and planting diverse flowers to help bee populations.

What role do commercial beekeepers play in agriculture?

What can people do to help support the bee population?