A Sweet Harvest Returns
November 16, 2025
Honeybees play a vital role in Gaining Ground’s ecosystem and sometimes leave behind a sweet reward.
Explore: Bees
A Big Picture Look at Beekeeping on the Farm
October 28, 2022 • David Salomón Saleh
Five years ago I accepted the responsibility of taking care of the honey bee colonies at Gaining Ground. At that time, I was looking for opportunities to learn more about beekeeping in the northern hemisphere and about sustainable agriculture. I was hooked as soon as I learned about the farm’s hunger-relief mission, and felt lucky […]
Honey Bees Hard at Work
October 28, 2019 • David Salomón Saléh
For the first time in years, Gaining Ground collected over 50 pounds of honey from our bee colonies this summer. Do you know how amazing that is?! The production of honey requires complex processes, and now bees face the additional challenges of highly toxic pesticides and extreme weather.