Scientists know that bees are dying from a variety of factors—pesticides, drought, habitat destruction, nutrition deficit, air pollution, global warming and more. Many of these causes are interrelated. Every season, pollination from honey bees, native bees, and flies deliver billions of dollars (U.S.) in economic value. Between $235 and $577 billion (U.S.) worth of annual global food production relies on their contribution. (Forbes) Beyond fair trade, we are training beekeepers to produce natural, better-quality, and sustainable honey. We work with associations, organizations, and universities to train existing and future beekeepers. Empowering communities, creating sustainable jobs, and improving livelihoods.