Spring is here, and that means it’s beekeeping season! Whether you’re a seasoned beekeeper or considering starting, here are some benefits of backyard beekeeping: 🌼 Pollination: Honeybees are excellent pollinators, traveling over a 3-mile radius in search of blossoms, which will help your garden thrive! 🐝 Increases Biodiversity: Bringing bees to your backyard can expand the honeybee population and increase biodiversity in your local ecosystem. Did you know in 2019, 40% of bees did not survive the winter? 📚 Educational: Beekeeping is an educational and rewarding experience. You’ll learn a lot and develop new skills! 🍯 Honey: Enjoy the sweet reward of fresh honey right from your own backyard! To register as a beekeeper and learn more about the Utah Apiary Program, click the link in our bio! #utahagriculture #beekeeping #backyardbeekeeping #pollinators