How Beekeeping Has Shifted From Honey Production to Pollination Services in the U.S.
March 14, 2025by Honey Source
For generations, beekeeping in the United States was synonymous with honey production. Beekeepers made a living primarily by harvesting and selling honey, a valuable natural sweetener that found its way into homes and businesses across the country. However, in recent decades, the focus of the U.S. beekeeping industry has shifted dramatically. Today, pollination services—not honey—are...