Join us as we arrive at a honeybee holding yard in Butte County, California, where we meet Monroe Miller, a dedicated livestock rancher managing his sheep with the help of herding dogs. He is moving the sheep while also trimming their hooves.
Two semi-trucks loaded with over 1,000 bee hives arrive early in the yard, and the unloading begins with the Bobcat. An unexpected higher temperature causes the bees to start flying as soon as the trucks' netting is removed, creating a phenomenon called “drifting.” Learn what "drifting" means, how it impacts bee colonies, and how the queen’s pheromones influence bees that drift to other hives.
These hives are heading to the largest managed pollination effort in the world—almond crop pollination in California. Gain insights into hive management, the natural environment, and the critical role pollinators play in agriculture.
Whether you're interested in beekeeping jobs 101 or just fascinated by crop pollination, this video is packed with exciting details about bees and their incredible impact.
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