Nicolás Ramírez has been a beekeeper for 33 years and reports that honey production in the…

Nicolás Ramírez has been a beekeeper for 33 years and reports that honey production in the state has halted for four years due to insufficient rainfall. He identifies urban expansion, pesticide use, and predators like ants as significant threats to beekeeping.

Known as “Don Nico” in his hometown of El Garruñal, he developed a passion for beekeeping from a young age, initially harvesting honey from wild hives. At 22, he took a beekeeping course funded by his mentor, Isidro Rodríguez Barrera, who recognized his enthusiasm for bees. Starting with one hive, he now manages 60 and is registered with the State Beekeepers' Union.