Is Urban Beekeeping Better Than Rural?Heather Callaghan Slowly but surely trending, much like community gardens, is urban beekeeping. Especially as more people find out how doable it is just about anywhere. Surprisingly and best of all in urban areas. Here is a close up view of an urban beekeepers work in Washington state who explains the challenges of keeping bees and the need for it with a major focus on the many rewards. Does it make sense that city beekeeping would actually be more help to the bee population than rural beekeeping? The US and UK have seen a50% bee drop-offin the last 25 years. They pollinate to create 3/4 of the worlds food crops. With the massive loss, especially noticeable beginning 2006, an expert suggested it would take 5-10 years to return to the good ol days of normal bee levels if something was done to help starting now. But again, there are options and powerful ways to help. The quick video below is among the most positive messages about urban beekeeping. The beekeepers explain how city and apartment rooftop keeping is actually healthier for the bees and anyone can do it. For city-kept bees, some of the benefits include: Have you tried keeping bees? Please share your experience below. Heather Callaghanis a natural health blogger and food freedom activist. You can see her work atNaturalBlaze.comand selfnewsPost.com. Like atFacebook. linkwithin_text=Related Articles: 