Briesa Ruby shows a frame consisting of both a honeycomb and a bee brood from one of approximately 30 beehives that Rubee’s Raw Florida Honey owns and operates at a vegetable farm in the eastern outskirts of Naples. Photos by Randy Kambic
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Indispensable bees need human support
Bees can be a nuisance at times, but they are integral to our lives. Studies estimate that one-third of all food eaten by Americans comes from plants pollinated by honeybees, constituting 130-plus separate types of fruits and vegetables, seeds and nuts. Local beekeepers are doing all they can to support the beneficial insects, and we can lend a hand, as well.
