B.C. bee industry abuzz in big bucks

By Kim Pemberton. Bees are bringing in big bucks to B.C.’s economy, generating $500 million in activity, according to a new report by Vancity credit union.
The report, called Sweet Deal: The value of bees to B.C.’s economy, found that while retail sales for B.C. honey doubled from $8 million to $16 million between 2014 and 2015, the primary benefit of bees to our economy is a result of pollination, valued at $468 million annually. More...