Bees - Fast Facts

Number per Hive: 10,000-20,000 per hive (includes 1 queen)

Honey isn’t the only thing bees are good for.
Bees are key pollinators, and:
a. single colonies can potentially double local fruit and vegetable yields
b. many crops, including apples, almonds and onions, wouldn't exist or would be dramatically reduced if bees weren’t around

Bees Provide: 

1. Nutrition
2. Steady, Dependable Income

3. Passing on the Gift
4. Education and Training
5. Increased Crop Yield
6. Health and Sanitation
7. Women’s Empowerment
8. School Fees and Supplies
9. Improved Environment

Donation Webpage: https://www.heifer.org/gift-catalog/animals/gift-of-honeybees.html