Living Sustainably: Honey bees are critical part of food chain
We have heard the expression: “Important things come in small packages,” such as diamonds and pearls, and things like butterflies, hummingbirds, and honey bees. There is a group in Holland that specializes in these small things: the Holland Area Beekeeping Association. Honey bees are a critical link to the beauty around us and the food we eat. The local association helps provide that link. The city of Holland leads many other cities by encouraging residents to keep honey bees as a way of helping nature be successful. Our city ordinance requires an inspection and a permit to ensure bees w...