Enchanted by Honeybees: Health + Harmony from the Hive with Jennifer Holmes

Jennifer Holmes is the heart behind her family's growing Apiary and Café/Meadery, Hani Honey Company, in Stuart, Florida. Jennifer is a UFIFAS Master Beekeeper + Senior Welsh Honey Judge, current President of Florida State Beekeepers Association, and Chair of Slow Food Gold & Treasure Coast. She is an active speaker on many beekeeping topics, and travels worldwide to continue to learn and contribute positively to the Beekeeping Industry.

Although keeping bees is a main component of how Jennifer is received in her community, she is also deeply engaged in all of nature and enjoys producing various fermented products from locally foraged, locally grown foods, while tending her forever passion of food and farmers. 

In this episode, Jennifer shares with us her love of beekeeping, what initially drew her to the hive, and the passion + dedication that fuel her many projects stemming from this endeavor.

We discuss the different ways that bees support all of life on the planet, from pollination to products, and even the healing processes of bee venom therapy and hive-huffing (my own term for breathing in the air from honeybee hives).

Jennifer also speaks of her travels around the world, learning more about how to care for bees and the ecosystem, sharing stories with other beekeepers, and having the opportunities to be a part of tasting + judging numerous bee products, with all their nuanced aromas and flavors.

Connect with Jennifer and learn more about her offerings:

Instagram: @hanihoneycompany

Website: www.hanihoneycompany.com

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