Appalachian Beekeeping Collective is:
"We are a nonprofit organization that trains, supports, and provides bees and equipment at no cost to partner beekeepers in economically distressed Appalachian communities.
We help our partners produce natural honey (and income) in the “greenest” possible way. Our bees gather pollen and nectar from nearby forests and fields, not agricultural crops sprayed with pesticides. ABC partners practice natural beekeeping, using no synthetic chemicals or antibiotics."
I was so excited to receive a sample in the mail to try. What an incredible mission and concept. I love local food AND creating an industry that's sustainable. Check out how they do it and the impact they make.
Go check out how cool it is to learn about the beekeepers producing the honey!
The Appalachian Beekeeping Collective is a project of Appalachian Headwaters, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Headwaters’ primary focus is on ecological restoration and environmental education. Headwaters creates and supports a wide range of environmental programs in addition to the Appalachian Beekeeping Collective.
OK - but how is it? It's absolutely lovely! I've taken to using honey in tons of stuff - biscuits, sauces and more. This evening, it made for the perfect topping on a spicy chicken biscuit. Mmmm Mmm. Try some and support an amazing initiative.