What’s Happening to America’s Bees? The Hidden Cost of Our Food System | Jennie Durant

Every year, millions of honey bees are transported across the country to pollinate the crops that fill our grocery stores - but few of us ever stop to consider the toll this takes on the bees themselves.

In this episode, I sit down with author Jennie Durant to discuss the surprising and often unseen realities of modern beekeeping and industrial agriculture. We explore the challenges facing honey bees today, including pesticide exposure, disease, climate pressures, and the demands of large-scale farming. Jennie shares what she learned while researching Bitter Honey and introduces us to the beekeepers, farmers, and advocates working to create a healthier future for pollinators.

Whether you're passionate about food, sustainability, gardening, or simply living more intentionally, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the interconnected systems that support our daily lives - and why the future of bees matters to all of us.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
• Subscribe to the Minimalist Moms Youtube Channel
• Book: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
• Previous Episode: Buzzing with Purpose: Teaching Kids to Protect Pollinators | Luke Howard (Going Deeper)
• Previous Episode: The Future of Food: What Regenerative Farming Really Means for Your Family | Jenni Harris (EP440)
• Xerces Society
• Pollinator Partnership
• Connect with Jennie
• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Book: Bitter Honey: Big Ag’s Threat to Bees and the Fight to Save Them

About Jennie |

Jennie Durant is a writer and researcher focused on bees, agriculture, and the environment. She has spent more than a decade working with beekeepers, scientists, and policymakers, including time at the US Department of Agriculture and University of California, at both Davis and Berkeley. Her writing has appeared in Grist, Glamour, HuffPo, and the San Francisco Chronicle. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family.

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