The Beekeeper's Lament: How One Man and Half a Billion Honey Bees Help Feed America by Hannah NordhausMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Beekeeper's Lament: How One Man and Half a Billion Honey Bees Help Feed America by Hannah Nordhaus is a really interesting read for anyone who loves bees. Note, I said interesting and not uplifting. It's pretty damn sad. I have really complex feelings about such large-scale beekeeping even though I know it is essential to our food supply. It is heartening to know that some of those beekeepers love their bees and do everything possible to make sure they have a good life.
I learned more than I ever would want to know about the almond industry. Probably more than I ever would want to know about agriculture in general. The main takeaway is beekeeping is a passion project. You aren't going to get rich. It's incredibly hard work. And, the almond farmers are going to steal all the glory.
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