30-09-2015 16:18 via kmph-kfre.com

Beekeepers Leave California in Record Numbers

Bee keepers are now leaving California in record numbers.The drought is making it harder for bees to find the pollen and nectar they need to survive.That means bee keepers have to provide this expensive food.The problem is that plants are no longer flowering year round.Orin Johnson is a beekeeper and says it’s a big problem.“From almonds in the spring, to oranges, to wildflowers then to irrigated crops… You get by best you can, put the bees in the best spots and then...
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