Washington County: What's all the buzz about?

Host Ramey Vachal visits Tony Damme at his home in Blair, where he monitors and maintains a handful of beehives. Damme has been beekeeping with his father since he was fourteen and continues to sell honey to this day. He describes his fascination with bees and the most important tips he's learned throughout the years. Additionally, Bee Lab technician Luke Norris explains the key role bees play in Nebraska's ecosystem and the various threats they face.Produced by KRNU StudiosWritten, voiced and edited by Ramey VachalThank you to Tony Damme and Luke Norris for their time.Additional audio:Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801Secondary music - Juan Sánchez - Now The Silence" is under a Creative Commons (cc-by) license