Honey Bees and Industrial Agriculture: What Researchers are Missing and Why It’s a Problem
Offered By: Entomological Society of America via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the complex relationship between honey bee health and industrial agriculture in this 26-minute video presentation by honey bee researcher Maggie Shanahan. Delve into the critical issues surrounding honey bees, their role in ecosystems, and the challenges posed by modern agricultural practices. Learn about the concept of honey bees as "canaries in the coal mine" for environmental health, and examine the framing of research questions in this field. Gain insights into the potential dangers of certain research approaches and their implications for bee conservation. Discover why addressing these issues is crucial for both honey bee populations and the broader agricultural landscape.
Syllabus
Introduction
What are Honey Bees
The Problem of Industrial Agriculture
The Canary
Framing
Dangerous Questions
Conclusion
Taught by
Entomological Society of America
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