After a long and arduous battle, New York City has legalized beekeeping! Previously bees have been lumped together with so-called "hazardous animals" like lions, tigers and bears. But recently a beekeeping underground has developed in New York as folks have started keeping bees in their backyards and rooftops. The movement reflects the increased cultural awareness of where our food comes from and the role pollinators play in our food system, as well as the threats bees face from Colony Collapse Disorder.
As the founder of Manhattan Meadery and an ardent supporter of all things honey and mead related, I couldn't be happier with this news. Congrats to Just Food, New York City Beekeepers Association and everyone else who worked so hard to see the ban repealed.
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