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April 20, 2023 58 mins

We are rebroadcasting this popular episode with apiarist, Madison Newman. Enjoy!

Have you ever day dreamed about being a beekeeper ? or do you really want to understand the role bees play in our world?

Well, here is your chance even if you don't think it's for you, to learn the ins and outs of beekeeping. Our guest on this episode is Madison Newman. She is a 22 year old beekeeper born and raised in Southern California's, San Fernando Valley. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from California State University Northridge. Madison started her beekeeping profession working as a honey salesperson right out out of high school, and has worked her way up to beekeeper. When she isn't beekeeping you can likely find her hiking, brewing beer, or practicing martial arts.

Madison reminds us of the integral part that all of the pollinators play in our ecosystem. Her English literature studies have taught her how to take an analytical approach to the way she handles the many different bee scenarios that she might be up against as a beekeeper, this approach is very beneficial when it comes to managing bee colonies, keeping bees alive and safe for the public. You can check out Maddog's adventures and truly learn a lot by dropping into her IG @maddog586

And if you want to learn more about beekeeping, join a community, or get yourself some local honey be sure to visit www.thevalleyhive.com  ... from tasting honey to viewing bees in a fully functional glass hive, it is the only place of its kind in Southern California. 

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