Did you know that one out of every three bites of food we eat depends on pollinators? In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with Tamara Horn Potter, PhD, beekeeper extension specialist at Kentucky State University, about the often-forgotten connection between bees, pollinators, and the food on our plates.

What We Cover:

 The challenges facing today's beekeepers, from transporting hives across the country to protecting bee health

 The economic impact of honeybees and native bees on U.S. agriculture

 The environmental issues affecting bees

 The best herbs and plants to attract bees to your garden

 How to match honey varieties with food

 What we need to know about protecting pollinators

Discover how the health of pollinators affects the future of our food—and what each of us can do to help these essential workers thrive.

Guest: Tamara Horn Potter, PhD, Beekeeper Extension Specialist, Kentucky State University

Social:

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Resources:

Pollinator.org 

KSU Small Scale Farm Grant program

American Beekeeping Federation