Springfield beekeepers repurpose political signs for hive construction.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - With the Missouri primary election concluded and months until November, leftover political yard signs can be repurposed to benefit the environment by donating them to local beekeepers, such as those in the Beekeepers Association of the Ozarks. The Missouri Department of Conservation states that bees are vital for pollinating over 75% of global food production. Since the 1970s, the Beekeepers Association of the Ozarks has focused on educating the public about bee conservation, with over 200 members active in Greene County and nearby areas, many of whom utilize recycled materials like yard signs for their hives.