If a beekeeper lives anywhere near bears, it is important that they know how to protect their hive. In the United States, specifically in the west coast, Northeast regions, in the Rocky Mountains, and some parts of Alaska, black bears are the most common type of bear that beekeepers need to worry about. Most black…
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If you have free land available for agricultural purposes, you might be deciding to put it to good use. Greenbelt laws are laws (that differ by state) that dictate that if the primary use of a property is for bona fide agricultural purposes or “good faith commercial agricultural use,” the property owner can pay significantly…
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As climate change, disease, and a variety of other factors jeopardize the future of honey bees, farmers are implementing practices on their own land to support bees and other pollinators. This includes planting cover crops. What Are Cover Crops? Cover crops are crops planted to improve soil quality and promote sustainability rather than to produce…
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LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and it is a globally recognized green building certification program created by the U.S. Green Building Council. AS of 2019, there are almost 70,000 LEED certified buildings in the U.S.. To become LEED certified, a building must reach a certain number of points by having resource-efficient,…
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