Welcome back to the Attic Bee Podcast! In this episode, Debbie Seib of Seib's Hoosier Honey in Mooresville, Indiana talks to me about her role as the Vice President of the American Beekeeping Federation. We discuss the importance of the legislative bill H.R. 4764, a.k.a., the "HIVE Act," introduced by North Dakota Congressman Kelly Armstrong, other women of importance in the world of beekeeping, and a slew of other topics related to responsible beekeeping.

Here are links to some of the resources and organizations mentioned in this episode:

Project Apism

National Honey Board

American Honey Producers Association

The Foundation For the Preservation of Honey Bees

Tammy Horn Potter's "Beeconomy"

I hope you enjoy our conversation and your bee colonies are thriving!

J.

For this inaugural interview on the Attic Bee Podcast, we're talking to Sarah Red-Laird, otherwise known as the Bee Girl. She started Bee Girl Organization, a nonprofit based in Oregon, that supports meaningful and impactful research in a variety of conservation arenas, including habitat for honey bees and other pollinators. We talk about everything from art, wineries and cattle ranches to education, women supporting women and, of course, bees.

Sarah led the Kids and Bees program for the American Beekeeping Federation for over 10 years and helped create a plethora of learning materials in the process. You can follow her on social media and support her amazing work by donating to the Bee Girl Organization.

Other names we mentioned that might be worth exploring include Dr. Marla Spivak, the Savannah Bee Company, and the Eastern Apicultural Society (EAS) Conference.

Please excuse the lack of editing ability on my part (especially at the end)!

This first episode of the Attic Bee Podcast is the beginning of what will become a fun, interactive and educational platform about women in beekeeping. We'll interview ladies who have embarked on a beekeeping journey, whether as a hobby or a full-time career, and were happy to share their experiences with our audience.

Listeners will learn beekeeping theories and practices from our guests, but also a little something about the lives of women who have found personal value and fulfillment in managing colonies of honeybees. We'll cover a variety of topics that range from environmental conservation and government regulations to family life and personal challenges. We'll laugh, cry, and learn while embracing and supporting a community of strong, capable, and interesting women.