Beekeepers Feeling Sting Amid Aftermath of Hurricane Ian
October 17, 2022 In nature, there isn’t a more critical cog to food production than bees. According to USDA, more than 100 U.S. grown crops rely on pollinators – honey bees being No. 1 for commercial agriculture purposes. Hurricane Ian’s recent onslaught across Florida includes what could be a prolonged stinging effect for many produce growers across the country.
NPR reports nearly 15% of the nation’s bees were in the direct path of the major storm. Many of the hives were recently shipped to the Sunshine State by beekeepers from the North and East U.S. in preparation for fall and winter months. Timing couldn’t have been worse for this regular practice as the hurricane tore a path right over where many hives were situated.
Several beekeepers in Florida were interviewed for a recent episode of NPR’s “All Things Considered.” Check out the clip to get a firsthand perspective of the situation.
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