The document discusses the importance of honey bees and the threats they face. Honey bees pollinate about 1/3 of the food we eat and are worth $10 billion to agriculture annually. However, honey bee populations are declining due to pests, mite infestations, diseases, and chemicals like pesticides and GMOs that may act together to cause Colony Collapse Disorder. Commercial beekeepers are experiencing 50-70% losses in some areas. The document urges supporting local beekeepers, using chemicals sparingly, and planting bee-friendly gardens to help save the honey bee population.
The document discusses the decline in bee populations due to pesticide use, global warming, and colony collapse disorder, a phenomenon that randomly kills bees. Without bees, humanity would not survive for more than 4 years as bees are needed to pollinate many fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. The bee population is decreasing the most in the US Midwest and California Central Valley regions. The document recommends planting bee-friendly flowers, avoiding pesticides, buying local honey, providing water sources, and becoming beekeepers to help address the declining bee populations.
Honey bees play a vital role in pollinating many agricultural crops and food sources. They are able to pollinate a wide range of crops throughout the growing season because they live in large colonies and can be concentrated where needed. Migratory beekeepers move millions of beehives across states and fields each year to provide pollination services to farmers and access to nectar for honey production. Without the pollination work of honey bees, the quantity and quality of many crops would be significantly reduced.
An Analysis of Possible Causes of Worldwide ApisJonathan Spence
Three main factors are potentially causing worldwide honey bee declines: pesticides, mites, and viruses. Pesticides are found in 60% of hive samples and can impair honey bees' learning and foraging abilities. The varroa mite is the primary cause of colony collapse, found in over 75% of hives. Viruses like deformed wing virus and black queen cell virus are also highly prevalent. The combination of these stressors on honey bee health is likely contributing to annual losses exceeding 15% in recent years.
The document discusses the importance of honey bees and the need to protect them. It notes that honey bees pollinate over 80% of the world's flowering plants and are essential for global food production. The document outlines the three types of bees in a hive - workers, queens, and drones - and their respective roles. It also discusses the various products derived from beeswax and honey, as well as the economic value of honey bee pollination. The text warns that honey bee populations are declining due to mites, colony collapse disorder, and pesticide use, threatening food security. Protecting and supporting honey bees through research and apiaries is imperative.
The document discusses the life cycle and importance of bees. It notes that bees are born into castes and worker bees collect pollen from over 400 plant species while facing risks from mites and disease. Bees pollinate over 70% of crops in America, including fruits and vegetables. Their decline of almost 60% since the 1940s is due to mites and other factors. Commercial beekeeping practices also expose bees to new environments and pollution. The document encourages supporting organic beekeepers and planting bee-friendly gardens to help bees. It concludes that bees need protection and that humans rely on their pollination.
The document discusses the importance of honey bees and the threats they face. Honey bees pollinate about 1/3 of the food we eat and are worth $10 billion to agriculture annually. However, honey bee populations are declining due to pests, mite infestations, diseases, and chemicals like pesticides and GMOs that may act together to cause Colony Collapse Disorder. Commercial beekeepers are experiencing 50-70% losses in some areas. The document urges supporting local beekeepers, using chemicals sparingly, and planting bee-friendly gardens to help save the honey bee population.
The document discusses the decline in bee populations due to pesticide use, global warming, and colony collapse disorder, a phenomenon that randomly kills bees. Without bees, humanity would not survive for more than 4 years as bees are needed to pollinate many fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. The bee population is decreasing the most in the US Midwest and California Central Valley regions. The document recommends planting bee-friendly flowers, avoiding pesticides, buying local honey, providing water sources, and becoming beekeepers to help address the declining bee populations.
Honey bees play a vital role in pollinating many agricultural crops and food sources. They are able to pollinate a wide range of crops throughout the growing season because they live in large colonies and can be concentrated where needed. Migratory beekeepers move millions of beehives across states and fields each year to provide pollination services to farmers and access to nectar for honey production. Without the pollination work of honey bees, the quantity and quality of many crops would be significantly reduced.
An Analysis of Possible Causes of Worldwide ApisJonathan Spence
Three main factors are potentially causing worldwide honey bee declines: pesticides, mites, and viruses. Pesticides are found in 60% of hive samples and can impair honey bees' learning and foraging abilities. The varroa mite is the primary cause of colony collapse, found in over 75% of hives. Viruses like deformed wing virus and black queen cell virus are also highly prevalent. The combination of these stressors on honey bee health is likely contributing to annual losses exceeding 15% in recent years.
The document discusses the importance of honey bees and the need to protect them. It notes that honey bees pollinate over 80% of the world's flowering plants and are essential for global food production. The document outlines the three types of bees in a hive - workers, queens, and drones - and their respective roles. It also discusses the various products derived from beeswax and honey, as well as the economic value of honey bee pollination. The text warns that honey bee populations are declining due to mites, colony collapse disorder, and pesticide use, threatening food security. Protecting and supporting honey bees through research and apiaries is imperative.
The document discusses the life cycle and importance of bees. It notes that bees are born into castes and worker bees collect pollen from over 400 plant species while facing risks from mites and disease. Bees pollinate over 70% of crops in America, including fruits and vegetables. Their decline of almost 60% since the 1940s is due to mites and other factors. Commercial beekeeping practices also expose bees to new environments and pollution. The document encourages supporting organic beekeepers and planting bee-friendly gardens to help bees. It concludes that bees need protection and that humans rely on their pollination.
Bees are disappearing rapidly around the world, threatening global food supplies as they are essential for pollinating many crops. Beekeepers have reported half of their hives being empty with no dead bees found. While cell phones were once thought to be interfering with bee navigation, the cause is still unknown but believed to involve multiple factors. Pesticides are not helping the situation, and millions of crops depend on bee pollination. Some scientists believe the problem may have peaked as a parasite has been identified that contributes to colony collapse disorder. However, more research is still needed to determine the underlying cause and solution to stop the alarming bee deaths.
Honeybees play an important role in pollination and food production. They pollinate over 90 crops worldwide. Honeybees have various roles within the hive including workers that do tasks, a queen that lays eggs, and drones that mate with queens. However, honeybee populations are declining due to threats like parasites, diseases, and pesticides which could disrupt global food supply if not addressed. Loss of honeybees would have significant economic and environmental impacts.
The document discusses different types of bees, including their habitats, life cycles, and characteristics. It provides information on honey bees, African honey bees, metallic green sweat bees, bumble bees, carpenter bees, neon cuckoo bees, and leafcutter bees. Key details include that honey bees live worldwide, African honey bees live in Africa and are also known as killer bees, and metallic green sweat bees live in South America and are known for licking sweat from animals.
This document discusses the growing problem of disappearing bees and colony collapse disorder. It notes that bees pollinate over 75% of flowering plants, including many important food crops, and are worth over $15 billion to the US economy annually. However, in recent years over 1/3 of bee colonies in the US have vanished due to colony collapse disorder, where worker bees mysteriously disappear from hives. Potential contributing factors include pesticides, diseases, poor beekeeping practices, and urbanization. The loss of bees could seriously impact food production and the ecosystem if not addressed. The document advocates individual actions like avoiding pesticide use and planting pollinator gardens to help bees.
Bees are social insects that live in colonies and can be either solitary or social. They have 3 body sections - head, thorax, and abdomen - and 6 legs. There are over 20,000 known bee species worldwide, with 3,000 found in North America. Beekeeping started in Hawaii in the 1850s with multiple failed attempts to ship honeybee hives from Boston, until successful shipments arrived in 1857. Beekeeping is now an important industry for Hawaii.
Bees are important pollinators for many food crops. They pollinate about one third of crop species in the US, contributing over $15 billion to the US economy. A healthy bee hive contains approximately 40-45,000 bees organized with one queen, several thousand drones, and thousands of female worker bees. Worker bees progress through different roles within the hive over their lifespan, beginning with cleaning cells and feeding larvae before transitioning to other tasks like producing wax and guarding the hive.
This presentation discusses the declining bee population and its causes, including pesticides, industrial agriculture, and climate change. Bees are essential for pollinating many important crops, and their loss could significantly impact global food production and nutrition. The population of honeybees has decreased by over 30% in recent years in the US and Europe. If bee populations continue to fall, it could lead to food shortages and increased prices, as well as public health issues from reduced nutrition. Some efforts to help bees include regulations on pesticide use and planting bee-friendly gardens and crops. The presentation promotes attending a upcoming Bee Fest event to raise awareness.
Honeybee castes include the queen bee, drones, and worker bees. The queen bee is the only fertile member of the hive and lays all the eggs. Her genetic traits can be passed on to offspring. Drones exist solely to mate with the queen in a sometimes fatal act. Worker bees perform all the activities to maintain the hive, such as building comb, foraging, and caring for the queen and larvae. A honeybee's diet determines whether it develops into a queen or worker, as queen larvae are fed exclusively royal jelly.
This document provides an overview of beekeeping for beginners. It discusses that beekeeping is accessible to many people and outlines some local regulations. Key considerations for hive placement include safety, sunlight, water access, and flight paths. Common hive types like Langstroth and top bar hives are described. Methods for starting a bee colony include bait hives, packaged bees, nucleus hives, or established hives. The document also discusses hive components, the bee life cycle, winter feeding, common pests and diseases, swarm prevention, honey extraction, and beekeeping associations.
Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is affecting honey bee populations, causing bees to abruptly abandon their hives. The Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus (IAPV) has been implicated in bee declines, though it may not be the sole cause. Pollinators like bees are essential to agriculture as one-third of crop production relies on pollination. Common crops like apples, broccoli, and almonds require bee pollination to produce fruits and seeds. The loss of bee populations poses a serious threat to global food security and economies.
Beekeeping (apiculture) has been practiced for thousands of years. Honey bees are commonly kept in artificial hives throughout Pakistan to harvest honey, beeswax, and other products. Beekeeping can be a profitable business, with a person able to earn Rs. 5000 per month keeping 25-50 hives part-time. On a larger, full-time scale with 200 hives, potential net income is Rs. 503,300 annually after accounting for capital and production costs. Pakistan has an estimated 300,000 honeybee colonies producing 7,500 metric tons of honey each year.
This document discusses the importance of bees as pollinators for one third of the world's food supply. It notes that bees are vital parts of the food chain and ecosystems. The document also warns that honeybee colonies are dying all over the world due to pesticides, which damage bees' nervous systems and ability to communicate. It provides recommendations for what individuals can do to help bees by avoiding pesticides, using eco-friendly alternatives, and planting bee-friendly plants.
Beekeeping May 16th 2015 Smallholder's FairChris Cardew
This document provides an overview of beekeeping, including the biology and social structure of honeybees, the history of beekeeping, types of hives and equipment, hive products like honey and wax, common issues for beekeepers, and information on getting started in beekeeping through courses and associations. Key points covered include the different castes of honeybees including workers, drones, and the queen, the Langstroth hive design that revolutionized beekeeping, hive products beyond honey like wax and propolis, threats like varroa mites and pesticides, and recommendations for siting hives and learning from local beekeeping groups.
The document summarizes the life cycle and roles of bees in a colony. It describes that the queen lays eggs, larvae grow and molt inside cells, pupating for 9 days before emerging as adult bees. The three types of bees are the queen, who reproduces; workers, who clean and feed; and drones, whose sole role is to mate. Bees live cooperatively in colonies, with division of labor, communication through dancing, and populations that can reach 40,000-80,000 in mid-summer. Their pollination is crucial for many fruits and vegetables.
Pollination services and pollinator diversity are essential in preserving food security and conservation of biodiversity. Bees are one of the very important pollinators. Besides the very well-known honeybees there are many other bee species that play significant roles.
Honey bees live in highly organized colonies with one queen, male drones, and female worker bees. The queen's role is to lay eggs while workers forage for nectar, make wax, build the hive, and care for larvae. Workers communicate food sources to each other through round and waggle dances. Honey bees work tirelessly together with division of labor to collect nectar from millions of flowers and produce honey through over 25,000 flights per pound. Their cooperation and industry provides lessons for human collaboration and productivity.
Bee farming can be done as a hobby or profession with little investment. It provides products like honey, beeswax, propolis, and royal jelly. Honey bees pollinate crops and can be farmed for pleasure or profit. The equipment needed includes bee hives, frames, a honey extractor, and protective gear. Duties of honey bees include comb building, feeding broods, foraging, and defending the hive. Farmers must be aware of pests, diseases, and effects of pesticides on bees. Testing can determine if honey is pure or adulterated. Bee farming is an economically viable small-scale activity.
Ethiopia has a long history of beekeeping and is one of the largest producers of honey and beeswax in Africa. Beekeeping is practiced across Ethiopia's diverse agroecological zones and involves traditional, transitional, and modern beehive methods. Key challenges to beekeeping include diseases, climate impacts, and loss of foraging lands. Despite challenges, beekeeping remains important for incomes, nutrition, and pollination in Ethiopia.
The document provides information about honeybees, including their Latin name, anatomy, role in pollination, and relationship with humans. It discusses how honeybees collect nectar and pollen, their social structure and communication, and their importance to agriculture and food production through pollination. The document also covers beekeeping practices such as hive construction and care, honey harvesting techniques, and the historical relationship between humans and honeybees.
The presentation shows how urban gardens that contain flowering perennial plants provide food, habitat, and sanctuary for native bees and other beneficial insects.
This document discusses the EU Commission's request for EFSA to provide a scientific opinion and guidance on risk assessment of plant protection products (pesticides) on bees. It outlines the composition of the working group, terms of reference, and proposed chapters to cover introduction, protection goals, exposure assessment, chronic toxicity from low doses, test methods, cumulative/synergistic effects, and risk assessment methodology for honeybees, bumblebees and solitary bees. It provides details on the key sections including identifying the most exposed bee categories and life stages, major exposure routes, and proposing a new method to assess cumulative toxicity from long-term low exposures.
Bees are disappearing rapidly around the world, threatening global food supplies as they are essential for pollinating many crops. Beekeepers have reported half of their hives being empty with no dead bees found. While cell phones were once thought to be interfering with bee navigation, the cause is still unknown but believed to involve multiple factors. Pesticides are not helping the situation, and millions of crops depend on bee pollination. Some scientists believe the problem may have peaked as a parasite has been identified that contributes to colony collapse disorder. However, more research is still needed to determine the underlying cause and solution to stop the alarming bee deaths.
Honeybees play an important role in pollination and food production. They pollinate over 90 crops worldwide. Honeybees have various roles within the hive including workers that do tasks, a queen that lays eggs, and drones that mate with queens. However, honeybee populations are declining due to threats like parasites, diseases, and pesticides which could disrupt global food supply if not addressed. Loss of honeybees would have significant economic and environmental impacts.
The document discusses different types of bees, including their habitats, life cycles, and characteristics. It provides information on honey bees, African honey bees, metallic green sweat bees, bumble bees, carpenter bees, neon cuckoo bees, and leafcutter bees. Key details include that honey bees live worldwide, African honey bees live in Africa and are also known as killer bees, and metallic green sweat bees live in South America and are known for licking sweat from animals.
This document discusses the growing problem of disappearing bees and colony collapse disorder. It notes that bees pollinate over 75% of flowering plants, including many important food crops, and are worth over $15 billion to the US economy annually. However, in recent years over 1/3 of bee colonies in the US have vanished due to colony collapse disorder, where worker bees mysteriously disappear from hives. Potential contributing factors include pesticides, diseases, poor beekeeping practices, and urbanization. The loss of bees could seriously impact food production and the ecosystem if not addressed. The document advocates individual actions like avoiding pesticide use and planting pollinator gardens to help bees.
Bees are social insects that live in colonies and can be either solitary or social. They have 3 body sections - head, thorax, and abdomen - and 6 legs. There are over 20,000 known bee species worldwide, with 3,000 found in North America. Beekeeping started in Hawaii in the 1850s with multiple failed attempts to ship honeybee hives from Boston, until successful shipments arrived in 1857. Beekeeping is now an important industry for Hawaii.
Bees are important pollinators for many food crops. They pollinate about one third of crop species in the US, contributing over $15 billion to the US economy. A healthy bee hive contains approximately 40-45,000 bees organized with one queen, several thousand drones, and thousands of female worker bees. Worker bees progress through different roles within the hive over their lifespan, beginning with cleaning cells and feeding larvae before transitioning to other tasks like producing wax and guarding the hive.
This presentation discusses the declining bee population and its causes, including pesticides, industrial agriculture, and climate change. Bees are essential for pollinating many important crops, and their loss could significantly impact global food production and nutrition. The population of honeybees has decreased by over 30% in recent years in the US and Europe. If bee populations continue to fall, it could lead to food shortages and increased prices, as well as public health issues from reduced nutrition. Some efforts to help bees include regulations on pesticide use and planting bee-friendly gardens and crops. The presentation promotes attending a upcoming Bee Fest event to raise awareness.
Honeybee castes include the queen bee, drones, and worker bees. The queen bee is the only fertile member of the hive and lays all the eggs. Her genetic traits can be passed on to offspring. Drones exist solely to mate with the queen in a sometimes fatal act. Worker bees perform all the activities to maintain the hive, such as building comb, foraging, and caring for the queen and larvae. A honeybee's diet determines whether it develops into a queen or worker, as queen larvae are fed exclusively royal jelly.
This document provides an overview of beekeeping for beginners. It discusses that beekeeping is accessible to many people and outlines some local regulations. Key considerations for hive placement include safety, sunlight, water access, and flight paths. Common hive types like Langstroth and top bar hives are described. Methods for starting a bee colony include bait hives, packaged bees, nucleus hives, or established hives. The document also discusses hive components, the bee life cycle, winter feeding, common pests and diseases, swarm prevention, honey extraction, and beekeeping associations.
Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is affecting honey bee populations, causing bees to abruptly abandon their hives. The Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus (IAPV) has been implicated in bee declines, though it may not be the sole cause. Pollinators like bees are essential to agriculture as one-third of crop production relies on pollination. Common crops like apples, broccoli, and almonds require bee pollination to produce fruits and seeds. The loss of bee populations poses a serious threat to global food security and economies.
Beekeeping (apiculture) has been practiced for thousands of years. Honey bees are commonly kept in artificial hives throughout Pakistan to harvest honey, beeswax, and other products. Beekeeping can be a profitable business, with a person able to earn Rs. 5000 per month keeping 25-50 hives part-time. On a larger, full-time scale with 200 hives, potential net income is Rs. 503,300 annually after accounting for capital and production costs. Pakistan has an estimated 300,000 honeybee colonies producing 7,500 metric tons of honey each year.
This document discusses the importance of bees as pollinators for one third of the world's food supply. It notes that bees are vital parts of the food chain and ecosystems. The document also warns that honeybee colonies are dying all over the world due to pesticides, which damage bees' nervous systems and ability to communicate. It provides recommendations for what individuals can do to help bees by avoiding pesticides, using eco-friendly alternatives, and planting bee-friendly plants.
Beekeeping May 16th 2015 Smallholder's FairChris Cardew
This document provides an overview of beekeeping, including the biology and social structure of honeybees, the history of beekeeping, types of hives and equipment, hive products like honey and wax, common issues for beekeepers, and information on getting started in beekeeping through courses and associations. Key points covered include the different castes of honeybees including workers, drones, and the queen, the Langstroth hive design that revolutionized beekeeping, hive products beyond honey like wax and propolis, threats like varroa mites and pesticides, and recommendations for siting hives and learning from local beekeeping groups.
The document summarizes the life cycle and roles of bees in a colony. It describes that the queen lays eggs, larvae grow and molt inside cells, pupating for 9 days before emerging as adult bees. The three types of bees are the queen, who reproduces; workers, who clean and feed; and drones, whose sole role is to mate. Bees live cooperatively in colonies, with division of labor, communication through dancing, and populations that can reach 40,000-80,000 in mid-summer. Their pollination is crucial for many fruits and vegetables.
Pollination services and pollinator diversity are essential in preserving food security and conservation of biodiversity. Bees are one of the very important pollinators. Besides the very well-known honeybees there are many other bee species that play significant roles.
Honey bees live in highly organized colonies with one queen, male drones, and female worker bees. The queen's role is to lay eggs while workers forage for nectar, make wax, build the hive, and care for larvae. Workers communicate food sources to each other through round and waggle dances. Honey bees work tirelessly together with division of labor to collect nectar from millions of flowers and produce honey through over 25,000 flights per pound. Their cooperation and industry provides lessons for human collaboration and productivity.
Bee farming can be done as a hobby or profession with little investment. It provides products like honey, beeswax, propolis, and royal jelly. Honey bees pollinate crops and can be farmed for pleasure or profit. The equipment needed includes bee hives, frames, a honey extractor, and protective gear. Duties of honey bees include comb building, feeding broods, foraging, and defending the hive. Farmers must be aware of pests, diseases, and effects of pesticides on bees. Testing can determine if honey is pure or adulterated. Bee farming is an economically viable small-scale activity.
Ethiopia has a long history of beekeeping and is one of the largest producers of honey and beeswax in Africa. Beekeeping is practiced across Ethiopia's diverse agroecological zones and involves traditional, transitional, and modern beehive methods. Key challenges to beekeeping include diseases, climate impacts, and loss of foraging lands. Despite challenges, beekeeping remains important for incomes, nutrition, and pollination in Ethiopia.
The document provides information about honeybees, including their Latin name, anatomy, role in pollination, and relationship with humans. It discusses how honeybees collect nectar and pollen, their social structure and communication, and their importance to agriculture and food production through pollination. The document also covers beekeeping practices such as hive construction and care, honey harvesting techniques, and the historical relationship between humans and honeybees.
The presentation shows how urban gardens that contain flowering perennial plants provide food, habitat, and sanctuary for native bees and other beneficial insects.
This document discusses the EU Commission's request for EFSA to provide a scientific opinion and guidance on risk assessment of plant protection products (pesticides) on bees. It outlines the composition of the working group, terms of reference, and proposed chapters to cover introduction, protection goals, exposure assessment, chronic toxicity from low doses, test methods, cumulative/synergistic effects, and risk assessment methodology for honeybees, bumblebees and solitary bees. It provides details on the key sections including identifying the most exposed bee categories and life stages, major exposure routes, and proposing a new method to assess cumulative toxicity from long-term low exposures.
Letus Capital SA is a corporate finance advisory firm that provides services such as mergers and acquisitions advisory, capital raising, IPOs, and valuations. Some of their notable clients and projects include advising Integer.pl SA on their IPO and acquisition deals, advising PKN Orlen on a $500 million investment project, and advising Graal SA on their IPO and acquisition deals. Letus Capital has over 100 completed projects and experience advising companies across various industries. They transformed into a public company in 2008 when they debuted on NewConnect.
This document discusses the anatomy, physiology, imaging, and pathologies of the diaphragm. It describes the diaphragm's muscular origins and innervation. Normal chest x-rays show the diaphragm is 2-3 mm thick. Pathologies include diaphragmatic paralysis, ruptures from trauma, and hernias such as Bochdalek and Morgagni hernias. Tumors like leiomyosarcomas can also involve the diaphragm. Imaging plays a key role in evaluating diaphragmatic abnormalities.
The diaphragm develops from four sources in the embryo and matures to become a dome-shaped musculofibrous sheet that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. It has a central tendon to which muscular fibers attach and is the primary muscle of respiration. During inspiration, it contracts to flatten and lower, increasing the vertical space in the thorax. It has openings that allow structures like the esophagus, inferior vena cava and aorta to pass between the thorax and abdomen. The phrenic nerves provide motor innervation and allow the diaphragm to contract during breathing.
The diaphragm is a fibromuscular sheet that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. It has three parts - the sternal, costal, and vertebral parts. The diaphragm contracts during inspiration to increase the volume of the thoracic cavity. It receives motor innervation from the phrenic nerves and sensory innervation from intercostal and phrenic nerves. During development, the diaphragm forms from the septum transversum, pleuroperitoneal membranes, mesentery of the esophagus, and body wall mesoderm. Diseases affecting the diaphragm include hernias, paralysis, trauma, and tumors.
Design for Change: Empathy as our Guide: Amy Cueva Keynote at Partners Center...Amy Cueva
This presentation was a part of the "Design for Change" track at the October 29, 2015 Partners Center for Connected Health Symposium. The presentation discusses how Empathy can be our guide as we seek to improve health experiences.
Honey bees are crucial pollinators for many fruits and vegetables. They pollinate about 30% of the food consumed in the US. However, honey bee populations have declined by 30-50% over the last 20 years due to various factors like pesticides, malnutrition, mites, and viruses. If honey bee populations continue to decline, it could significantly impact food prices and availability. There are steps people can take to help honey bees, such as planting bee-friendly gardens and donating to research on solving colony collapse disorder.
Last Friday, March 23, marked the two-year anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). While this week the Supreme Court heard arguments on challenges to the health care law, a number of ACA’s provisions are already making an impact on the business of health care and individual consumers.
This document discusses different topics related to energy, including:
1) It asks questions about how vehicles get the energy they need to function and how chemical energy in fuel is transformed into movement.
2) It discusses non-renewable and renewable energy sources, their effects on the environment, and some advantages and disadvantages of renewable sources.
3) It looks at the internal combustion engine and its four-stroke cycle, and the fuels used by internal combustion engines.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
PUKAR is an independent research collective based in Mumbai, India that aims to democratize research and broaden access to knowledge. It provides a platform for cross-disciplinary, community-based research on issues related to urbanization and globalization. PUKAR's goal is to create a world-class incubator for knowledge, debate, and innovation about cities and globalization through maximum citizen participation. It works to achieve this goal through facilitating cross-knowledge exchanges, developing partnerships with other institutions, and providing a learning space for observing and replicating best practices. PUKAR is supported by trustees, advisors, associates, and staff from cross-disciplinary backgrounds. It has collaborated locally with organizations like the Tata Institute of
Coordination meeting is one of the key activities prior to a Child Protection Rapid Assessment.
This document gives an overview of the Coordination meeting held by members of the team that embarked on the CPRA in Atani community, Ogbaru LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria
The Mariachis will release a vine video each day leading up to their Christmas Fiesta event on December 22nd. Fans can enter competitions to win invitations to the live event featuring the band and other famous singers. Lucky winners will receive prizes like Doritos stockings and a song from the Mariachis.
Honey bees are disappearing due to a phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder, or CCD. CCD is characterized by a bee colony's worker bees disappearing, while the queen and young bees are left behind. There are several proposed theories for what is causing CCD, including artificial food substitutes, pesticide use, monocultures, and the synergistic effects of multiple stress factors on bee colonies. The disappearance of honey bees due to CCD is a serious issue because bees pollinate one third of the world's crops and are important for both the agricultural industry and ecosystem.
Who needs this small pesky insect that carries a stinger in its tail? We do. You might even say that the very lives of the plants and animals on the planet depend heavily on this pollinator.
There are over 20,000 species of bees, with the most populous being the Apis Mellifera species. Bees are crucial for pollinating many crops and are estimated to contribute over $30 billion to the worldwide economy annually. Honey bees live in hives consisting of one queen, worker bees, and drones. They have a lifecycle that progresses from egg to larva to pupa and finally to adult bee. The hive works together with different types of bees to regulate temperature, care for young, and collect and store honey to eat. When hives become overpopulated, a portion of the bees will swarm to establish a new hive elsewhere.
Application animal and plant interaction in food processingChou Bảo
This document discusses animal and plant interactions and their effects on agriculture and food processing. It covers examples of mutualistic interactions like pollination that benefit agriculture as well as antagonistic interactions like pests that harm agriculture. Pollination, which is facilitated by animals transferring pollen between plants, is described as essential for the reproduction of most crop plants and fruits. The value of pollination services, particularly from honeybees, is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually for countries' agricultural sectors. Biological control using natural enemies is presented as an alternative to chemical pesticides for managing agricultural pests, though it also carries risks if agents become invasive themselves. Case studies on pollination valuation from China and India are briefly
Bees Play an important part in oor lives. This presentation will help understand the history of beekeeping, the products we get from bees and the issues in beekeeping
Honey bees are responsible for 80% of pollination and 30% of the world's food. There has been a continual 30% annual decline in honey bee populations in the US since 1945 due to factors like pest/pathogens, loss of habitat, mono-food sources on farms, stress, invasive species, and pesticides/chemicals. Two things individuals can do to help honey bees are plant flowering food sources available throughout the season and avoid using pesticides on flowers.
Insects have both beneficial and detrimental economic impacts. They can damage crops and stored goods, transmit diseases, and sting or annoy humans. However, they also pollinate plants, decompose waste, and serve as a food source for other animals. Some insects even produce useful materials like honey, silk, shellac, and natural dyes. Overall, insects play an important role in ecosystems and the global cycles that sustain life.
Beekeeping has a long history dating back thousands of years. It involves the domestic rearing of honey bees for honey and other products like beeswax, pollen, and bee packages. While early beekeeping methods were crude, innovations like Langstroth's movable frame hive in the 1850s helped industrialize the practice. Today, the US has over 2 million bee colonies, though numbers are decreasing. Issues like mites, diseases, and pesticides threaten bee populations and commercial beekeeping. However, sustainable beekeeping provides environmental and economic benefits by supporting pollination and providing additional income in developing areas.
Crop domestication began as early as 11,000 BC with rye and continued with many important food crops like wheat, peas, and fruit trees in the following millennia. Key traits selected by early farmers included decreased plant size, loss of seed dormancy, and increased seed/fruit quality and quantity. Many major crops like corn, potatoes, and tomatoes have their origins in Central and South America but were dispersed and further domesticated worldwide. The integration of crops with new environments and the introduction of techniques like selection and breeding have led to dramatic increases in yield, quality, and other beneficial traits in crops over thousands of years of human intervention and cultivation.
The document provides information about apiculture (beekeeping) including defining it as the management and study of honeybees. It discusses the different species and races of honeybees, focusing on Apis mellifera. It describes the organization of a honeybee colony including the three castes (queen, workers, drones) and their roles. It also outlines the life cycle of honeybees from egg to adult and the developmental periods for each caste.
Apiculture hand out chapter 1_3 for Animal science.pptxFantahun Dugassa
The honeybee colony consists of one queen, thousands of worker bees, and a few hundred male drones. The queen's role is to lay eggs and produce pheromones that maintain social order. Workers perform all other tasks in the colony including feeding larvae, nest construction, food collection and storage, and environmental control of the hive. Drones' sole role is to mate with virgin queens. Each caste has a distinct development period from egg to adult ranging from 16 days for the queen to 24 days for drones. Understanding the colony organization and roles of each caste is important for beekeeping management.
Taking a look into animal welfare in our food system. We will be exploring topics on humane treatment, slaughter, environment, vegetarianism, sustainability, and what Campus Dining Services is doing.
- Mushrooms are the fleshy fruiting bodies of fungi that grow above ground on soil or substrate. They contain a cap and stalk structure.
- Mushroom cultivation was first recorded in Western cultures in 1650 using horse manure as a substrate. Agaricus bisporus was the first species cultivated on compost.
- Mushrooms are a nutritious food high in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals but low in fat and calories. They also have potential medicinal properties.
The document provides information about Apiculture (AnSc 421), a course at Wallaga University. It discusses the following key points in 3 sentences:
The document introduces apiculture as the science of beekeeping. It discusses the origins and distribution of honeybees, noting that they originated in Africa and are now found worldwide. The rest of the document covers topics related to bee biology, anatomy, physiology, honeybee species and races, and reasons for beekeeping.
Over the last years, bee populations have been decreasing due to man-made problems like climate change and pesticide misuse. Bees are essential for pollinating many food crops so their decline could make food scarce. The document provides tips for helping save bees such as creating natural habitats, avoiding pesticides, and spreading awareness of the importance of bee conservation.
A basic introductory overview of honey bees and beekeeping. Some slides specific to Northern California and the San Francisco bay Area. The deck has been used at corporate team-building events along with honey tasting and a live hive inspection.
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Honey bees are responsible for pollinating 80% of the world's food but their populations have declined by 30% annually since 1945 due to factors like pesticides, disease, and lack of habitat. Honey bees live in complex social colonies and perform different roles like the queen who lays eggs, drones who mate with queens, and worker bees who do tasks to support the hive like foraging, cleaning, and protecting the hive. The document provides information about honey bees and their importance as well as things individuals can do to help honey bee populations like planting bee-friendly flowers and avoiding pesticides.
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Jan Hodson presented on honey bees and beekeeping. Some key points include:
- Honey bees produce honey, wax, propolis, and royal jelly which have various uses for food and medicine.
- Bees collect pollen and nectar which are used to raise bee brood and produce honey. Pollen, royal jelly, and propolis also have human health benefits.
- In addition to honey, beeswax is used to make candles, cosmetics, and other products. The presenter discussed the various products derived from honey bees.
Honeybees are essential pollinators, playing a crucial role in our food security and biodiversity. However, they face various threats like Colony Collapse Disorder and habitat loss. We can all help by planting bee-friendly gardens, avoiding harmful pesticides, and supporting local beekeepers.
3. Teacher at New Vienna Elementary School-34 yrs. New Vienna Village Council Member Clinton County Regional Planning Commission Owner of Bee Honey Healthy
4. Three Objectives To increase awareness of bees in our food production. To increase awareness of bee health and our responsibility associated with it. To increase the use of bee products.
5. About Bees 25,000 Species in the World 3,500 Species in the U.S. Queen Lays 2,000+ Eggs a Day/2-3 yrs. Worker Bees-60,000-80,000 in each hive –summer/2-4 months Drone-male-300-3,000/hive- die after mating Bees maintain the temperature in the hive at 93 degrees during the winter
6. MoreBuzz Fly 55,000 miles visiting 2 million flowers = 1 pound honey 80% of insect crop pollination is accomplished by honey bees Honey bee pollination is valued at $14.6 billion per year
7. Pollination California produces more than half of the world’s almonds 1,000,000 colonies of bees are moved to California 300,000 colonies are rented each year to pollinate melons
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9. Honey Natural flavors Light honey Dark honey Enzymes, minerals, vitamins, amino acids 300 varieties in US; clover, buckwheat, alfalfa, avocado, basswood, blueberry, orange, pumpkin, sage, tupelo, wildflower Produced in every state –Florida, N.Dakota, S.Dakota, California, Minnesota, Montana
10. “The value of honey bees can not be measured by their ability to produce honey alone – rather; it must include the work bees do for agricultural crops, home gardens and wildlife habitat.” Nicholas Calderone, PH.D. Cornell University
11. Bees Also Produce Bee Pollen-most perfect food? Bee Propolis-sticky resin Royal Jelly-thick, milky substance Bees Wax-glad under the abdomen Bee Venom-(bee sting therapy) Cave Art Bible Ancient China/Egypt Hippocrates-the father of modern medicine Dr. Terc-1879-mainstream medicine Mihaly Simics-Canada-1994
12. MoreSting Canada -injectable U.S.-bee sting, ointment, pellets Widely accepted in Europe and China as mainstream medicine Arthritis, MS, Lyme Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Skin diseases, High blood pressure
13. More Sting Jim Higgins-Hillsboro-“Dr. Sting” 3X per week Increasing # of bee stings Modifies the way the immune system functions in the body Body produces natural cortisone*
14. Colony Collapse Disorder Varroa mites, Nosema Viruses, Fungus, IAPV Pesticides and Herbicides Loss of Habitat-less foraging Malnutrition/transporting
16. What Can We Do to Help? Increase demand for bee products Plant a flower/vegetable garden* Use natural pesticides/herbicides Become a beekeeper Become an advocate Seek assistance -Local Ext. Office *http://beelab.osu.edu/factsheets/sheets/2168.html
17. More To Do!! Seek ways to enhance bee health in the hive Eat more honey and other bee products Blog/Tweet/Facebook Make more soap with honey etc.
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19. Credits and Quotes National Honey Board Vanishing Bees-UK Backyard Beekeepers Association Silence of the Bees-PBS Beevenom.com-Canada Photobucket.com Durhamsbeefarm.com Naturepedic.com Scrummys.blogspot.com Roamingtimes.com/environment/images/pesticides AI Root Company/Bee Culture Magazine OSU Beekeepers Association Mid Atlantic Apiculture and Extension Consortium Beeinformed.org
Good morning! Thank you for this opportunity to share with you! Thank you Margaret for the invitation! Beekeepers? What did you eat for breakfast??? Coffee,fruit,flaxseed,cashews,honey, were pollinated by a honey bee. I had yogurt with honey, coffee and an apple ¾ pollinated by bees! Soap making and bee keeping are on my bucket list.
Medina- near Cleveland-Home of the AI Root- In 1865 Amos Ives Root bought a swarm of bees for $1.00, 1904 AI Root drove 200 miles to watch one of the initial test flights of the Wright brothers. 1920’s beeswax candles, 96 workers, largest company in medina, my dad and grandfather worked there during the depression. They were thankful for the work….I head numerous stories over the years about bees….in 1950’s known as the “Sweetest Town on Earth”. He also wrote the book “ABC nd XYZ of Bee Culture” Today the AI Root company has 183,000 sq. feet of production and storage…. I marched in the Medina band (The Medina Bees Marching 100) They currently have about 350 band members.
A few interesting facts about bees….
Bees are extremely hard workers. There is a distribution of labor in the hive. They communicate the location of food and by doing the “waggle” dance and they produce pheromones that encourage nursing, foraging, protecting or cleaning the hive.
30% of crops are pollinated by bees-millions of colonies are transported across the US to assist with pollination There are questions lingering about this impact on bee health…foraging on the same species of plant and exposing them to new pesticides or herbicides can/will impact their health.
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#How many of you eat honey? I have two honey sticks for each of you today. Sally or Margret can pass them out. The honey is not from a local source. I buy from an organic bee supplier in Oregon. I am going to start buying from Jim Higgins in Hillsboro.
BP-Perfect food- a whole health food store in the palm of your hand!!! BP-resin from trees and bushes that seals cracks in the hive and protects them from viruses, fungus, bacteria and mold RJ-fed to a worker bee to create a queen and it is produced in the head of a nursing bee Bwax-hexagon honeycomb that holds the eggs from the queen BV-from the sting (venom sac)
Bee sting=1 ml=(Dried Venom Sac Equivalent) Injectable solution of dried bee venom= 0.1 ml=1 bee sting VeneX lotion=125 bee stings although its efficacy is only 60% vs the injectable that is 90-100% My featured product this month/sign up for a free product of your choice drawing on April 30.
Observed him sting arthritis patients, interviewed them, rave reviews of the practice…. *Sunny’s bee sting experience …
Mites on bees and larva,Nosema/Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus (packaged bees from Austrailia), Pesticides interfere with digestion and memory, wax moth, small hive beetles, skunks, bear and ants. Perfect Storm…..
Point to pictures and name the pest and parasite.
http://beelab.osu.edu/factsheets/sheets/2168.html bee flower garden plants….over 120 plants* see osu fact sheet *go to my website for a natural weed killer recipe
I have allergies and sinus! Besides eating honey, I use a netipot with honey. Anybody else suffer with the same issues? I use a netipot daily with a water, salt and honey solution.Here is a YouTube video I uploaded demonstrating its use. Questions??
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