Small steps pave way for pollinator paradise in North Dakota
Four acres at a time
A native bee forages for nectar among the late season blooms in rural Drayton. Photo by Christine Jensen.
Zac Browning points out a native bee foraging for food in the 30 acres of forage planted by Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund to increase food availability for honeybees and other pollinators. Both the honeybee mix and the Monarch butterfly mix of flowers attract other native bees. Photo Michael Standaert.
Employees at Browning Honey sort and process honey to remove wax, impurities and other debris before it goes through further refining processes. Photo Michael Standaert.
By Michael Standaert
North Dakota News Cooperative
Land use changes have greatly impacted forage, bee health
By Michael Standaert North Dakota News Cooperative As a 4th generation beekeeper and honey producer, Zac Browning knows his bees.
“Look here, this is a different type of native bee, this little hairy guy here,” Browning said, his voice a pitch higher than normal as he moves toward a burst of …
