Master Beekeeper program set for MU

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Honey bees are a vital part of the world's food supply, and over the years, the United States has seen a major decline in their pollinator numbers. For farmers, it is estimated that bees may increase the annual value of U.S. crop production by $15 billion. Most importantly, bees are necessary because they pollinate plants that produce cucumbers, pumpkins, fruit, berries, watermelons, tomatoes, soybean and corn, all of which are grown in the Missouri Bootheel.

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