186K views · 338 reactions | Honey bees help pollinate a third of our crops — but they’re under constant threat. That’s where native bees come in. Pollination "Plan Bee". Read more  https://ab.co/2ToXrbv | ABC Science | Facebook

Have you ever seen a bee collect pollen up close? 🐝🔍 The average honey bee can visit more than 2,000 flowers in one day! These busy workers play a crucial role in pollination, where they use the hairs on their bodies to carry large grains of pollen between plants and major crops. Bees are essential for the health of people and the planet. To learn more about #conservation and how to save our buzzing friends, tune in to the premiere of #BeeCzar tonight at 10p ET on Discovery. 🎥: simonkr | Disc

48 reactions | Honey bee pollination is huge. Like, billions of $$$ huge. Beekeepers across the U.S. truck their (v heavy) hives from farm to farm, pollinating local crops and boosting production. Without bees and beekeepers, many of our favorite fruits and veggies would be hard to find.​  P.S. stay tuned for later this summer when we’ll get an up-close look at a beekeeper’s life on the road. | Local Hive Honey | Facebook