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Let your honeybee donation turn a family's struggle into a lifetime of opportunity.
When you buy bees for a family in need, your gift:
Let your honeybee donation turn a family's struggle into a lifetime of opportunity.
It’s no secret these days that bees are extremely important. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, they feed 80 percent of the crops that we eat including broccoli, apples, asparagus, blueberries and coffee to name a few.
Because of their importance to our food crops it is more crucial than ever to support these little buzzing beauties. Here are some easy ways to help #savethebees (without going full-on beekeeper).
Think about letting a portion of your yard go back to its roots. Allow dandelions and clover to grow again (two of bees' favorite delicacies). Not only will you spend less time mowing your lawn, the bees will thank you for it.
Pesticides and herbicides contain chemicals that are very harmful to bees and other beneficial insects. Avoid chemical sprays on your plants and yard. Do some research and try some natural, bee-friendly alternatives.
Plant an array of herbs and flowers that attract bees (like mint, lavender, and poppies, to name a few). Ideally, pick flowers that are native to your area and will bloom at different times of the year. Learn how to make a windowsill bee garden here.
Supporting your local growers and supporting bees go hand in hand. When you can, buy your fruits and vegetables (and honey) from local farmers or from local farmers markets.
A Heifer honeybee gift donation includes a bee package, hive, box and training in beekeeping techniques. When you buy bees for a family in need, your gift increases the global honeybee population to support the environment.
Beekeeping, also called apiculture, is part of Heifer's work in the area of environmental sustainability.
Farmers who keep bees see increased crop yields, whether they are growing coffee, spices or vegetables. Plus, they are able to harvest honey during the non-growing season to earn extra income, producing 60 pounds or more of honey each year.
The practice of beekeeping protects the environment, and Heifer farmers are trained to adopt climate-smart practices like diversifying their farms and producing organic fertilizers.
Beekeeping increases both income and choice in rural communities limited by climate shocks and poverty.
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Learn More About Read to Feed: Coloring PagesYou may not know it yet, but you love and depend on bees. Here are some easy things that you can do to help them out.
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