{"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!\n00:00 Introduction to the Buzzing Podcast\n01:14 Meet the Apiary Expert: Justin Maness\n01:41 Justin's Journey into Beekeeping\n03:04 The Importance of Bees\n03:58 Understanding Bee Pollination\n05:34 Inside the Hive: Roles and Responsibilities\n09:32 The Host a Hive Program\n11:39 The Benefits of Local Honey\n13:28 Advice for Beginner Beekeepers\n15:41 Challenges Facing Bee Populations\n19:29 Community and Sustainability Initiatives\n22:04 How You Can Help the Bees\n23:18 Fun and Personal Insights with Justin\n26:01 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}