Honeybee colonies have seen a marked rise in bee deaths over the last few years. What was once normal to lose 5-10% of a bee population has now increased exponentially to a norm of 40-50% loss since 2005. Never has a loss of this magnitude occurred before and many are looking for answers. While […]
Tag Archives: food security
The global food system has become increasingly inefficient in the production, transportation, distribution, and consumption of goods. Farmers often face overproduction which leads to agricultural losses. Foods are increasingly sourced from outside local, regional, or even national boundaries in order to provide products (even out of season products) at low prices. And households and restaurants […]