More Ways To Make $$ From Your Honey Bees - Hawaiian Beekeeper Katie Metzger

How many sources of income do your beehives produce? If it's just honey sales and a few wax products, you will want to listen to this episode!

In this week's Bee-Love Beekeeping, we explore the magic of honeybee navigation and take a trip to Hawaii’s North Shore to meet beekeeper Katie Metzger, founder of Hanai Hives.

We kick off with a look at groundbreaking research on honeybee eyesight, revealing how these incredible insects read the polarized sky to travel miles and return home without losing their way—even on cloudy days. Then, we dive into Katie’s inspiring beekeeping journey, from her start in California school gardens to leading apiaries in Hawaii.

She shares how she built Hanai Hives, a community-driven beekeeping venture that blends education, agritourism, and honey production.

Together we discuss:

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