Stories by Dean Slates

Dean Slates is a program assistant with the Holmes Soil and Water Conservation District, and OSU Extension agriculture educator emeritus.

Honey bees need your protection

Thursday, June 23, 2011 by Dean Slates

If you still remember a painful encounter with the “business end” of an ill-tempered honey bee, you are likely to have limited appreciation for the value of these unique insects. But, appreciation is indeed deserved. The honey bee’s well-known contribution of honey is far out-shadowed by its value as a pollinator of food, fiber and [...]