Beekeeping

Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Feb. 22, 2025

To Keep Industry Abuzz, W.Va. Beekeepers Want More State Protection

Beekeepers from across West Virginia visited the State Capitol Thursday to urge lawmakers to protect beekeeping rights in the Mountain State.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Jul. 08, 2024

Handmade Fly Fishing Rods And The World's Largest Tea Pot, Inside Appalachia

This week on Inside Appalachia, we visit with a West Virginia man who shows his love for fishing by building exquisite, handmade fly rods. It’s a long process, but he shares his knowledge with others. We also spill the tea on a classic roadside attraction in Chester, West Virginia.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Jun. 12, 2023

The Buzz About Bees And No Hate In My Hollar, Inside Appalachia

This week, we head to the meadows and woods of West Virginia to catch the buzz on beekeeping. And, it’s been over six years since Kentucky artist Lacy Hale designed her iconic “No Hate in My Holler” screen print. Appalachians are still telling her how much they identify with its message. We also take a ride on the Cass Scenic Railroad and explore some one-of-a-kind getaways in West Virginia.

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Arts & Culture Margaret McLeod Leef, Aug. 12, 2022

West Virginia Beekeepers Say Their Tradition Is About More Than The Honey

People in West Virginia get into beekeeping for all sorts of reasons: to protect the pollinators, to make lip balm and other beeswax products, and of course, they do it for the honey. Regardless of what brings people to beekeeping, there’s a vast network of support—both formal and informal—to help people learn the craft.

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