The Almond Boom Depends on Millions of Bees 🐝🌰

As almond consumption exploded around the world, California's almond industry experienced unprecedented growth. But behind every almond harvest is an army of honeybees working tirelessly to pollinate billions of blossoms. In this fascinating clip from The Last Beekeeper (2009), director Jeremy Simmons explores the rapid expansion of the almond industry and the growing demand that reshaped modern agriculture. What many consumers don't realize is that the success of almonds is deeply tied to the health of America's beekeepers and their bees. When a mysterious illness begins threatening bee populations, the consequences extend far beyond the hive—impacting livelihoods, food production, and entire ecosystems. Watch the full documentary, The Last Beekeeper, on Curiosity Stream . . . #Bees #Beekeeping #NatureDocumentary #Sustainability #CuriosityStream