Meet the Beeks

Beek - \ ˈbēk \ - A beekeeper; one who geeks out over bees

 
 
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Brett gingery

Beekeeping Experience: 10 years
Favorite Thing About Keeping Bees: Getting to see beautiful landscapes in the countryside
Favorite Use for Honey: As a substitute for cane sugar in coffee & cooking
Favorite Bee Fact: That the honeybee is the only insect that produces food eaten by man
Worst Place I’ve Gotten Stung: Upper lip or finger joints

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Rosie white

Beekeeping Experience: 5 years
Favorite Thing About Keeping Bees: Teaching others to love bees as much as I do
Favorite Use for Honey: Honey-glazed Salmon
Favorite Bee Fact: When drones mate with the queen, they often explode in-flight upon ejaculation with an audible, “POP!”
Worst Place I’ve Gotten Stung: Tip of the nose, right before a wedding!

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Aric kloss

Beekeeping Experience: 8 years
Favorite Thing About Keeping Bees: It’s a very unique hobby. The biology of it all is super interesting and I enjoy the work.
Favorite Use for Honey: Making mead - honey wine!
Favorite Bee Fact: The bee’s knee is no more remarkable than any of it’s other leg joints.
Worst Place I’ve Gotten Stung: Upper lip