{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What’s Up, Wake","title":"The Buzz on Beekeeping: Insights from Buddha Bee Apiary","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f5140d99\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1682,"description":"Join us in the podcast studio as we dive into the fascinating world of bees with apiary expert Justin Maness from Buddha Bee Apiary. Discover how Buddha Bee Apiary installs and maintains honeybee colonies across the Triangle's homes, schools, and businesses. Listen to Justin's journey into beekeeping, starting from his time at NC State and leading to professional research on the effects of pesticides on bees. Explore the vital role of bees in pollination and food production, and learn about the innovative Host a Hive program that brings beekeeping to your backyard. Justin also shares insights on bee population challenges, tips for aspiring beekeepers, and the importance of sustainable practices. All this and more, rounded off with a fun series of bee-related questions!00:00 Introduction to the Buzzing Podcast01:14 Meet the Apiary Expert: Justin Maness01:41 Justin's Journey into Beekeeping03:04 The Importance of Bees03:58 Understanding Bee Pollination05:34 Inside the Hive: Roles and Responsibilities09:32 The Host a Hive Program11:39 The Benefits of Local Honey13:28 Advice for Beginner Beekeepers15:41 Challenges Facing Bee Populations19:29 Community and Sustainability Initiatives22:04 How You Can Help the Bees23:18 Fun and Personal Insights with Justin26:01 Conclusion and Contact Information","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3FPpkJ7JIRSxqmup6bUJfqr8_rMrqpK7grf9C8PwVsk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNmM5/OWRmY2Y4NDg0ZDEy/YjlmZjdkZDdhNDI2/OTJiZC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}