Gilbert Bontemps, a beekeeper, shared an insightful account of his profession, emphasizing…

Gilbert Bontemps, a beekeeper, shared an insightful account of his profession, emphasizing that beekeeping is akin to animal husbandry. He notes that this fact is often overlooked, as beekeepers spend most of their time at the apiary rather than just in honey production. "Only about 10% of my time is dedicated to honey; the rest is monitoring the colonies," he explains.

Attention to the health and nutrition of the bees is crucial, similar to livestock farming. Drawing from his experience with cattle, he points out that "a well-fed colony is a resilient colony." Bees require a diverse range of floral resources, needing at least 37 different types of pollen throughout the year.