Bees – a hot topic in agriculture, food and in art.

Bees are essential to the pollination of hundreds of crops all across the United States. Bees’ critical role is why scientists, farmers and food lovers are alarmed by hive collapse and environmental threats to these pollinators.

Bees’ contribution to food, cosmetics, and beverages, like mead, are on display at the gallery space of the Farm Table Foundation in Amery, Wisconsin. The exhibit was developed by, and features the detailed artwork of, Jessica “Turtle” Manderfeld, the foundation’s marketing and creative director.

With extensive formal training and experience in art and cooking, Jessica’s paintings are reminiscent of the detailed botanical drawings of yesteryear.

For information about similar exhibits focusing on wildlife and habitat conservation, visit www.naturalheritageproject.org.

I hope you enjoy this Deep Roots Radio interview and plan a visit to the exhibit: