About this episode

The episode features updates on honey bees and small farms, along with a discussion with Bill McDonald from Sticks and Stones Farm.

Organic Farm Stand features the Honey Bee Update with Vincent Kaye, the Small Farms Report with Steve Munno, and special guest Bill McDonald, director of Sticks and Stones Farm in Newtown, CT. Hosted by Richard Hill and Diane Lauricella

People in this episode

Hosts: Richard Hill, Diane Lauricella

Guest: Bill McDonald

Topics covered

• organic farming
• beekeeping
• small farms
• sustainable agriculture
• local food systems

Keywords

• organic farming
• honey bee update
• small farms report
• sustainable practices
• Bill McDonald

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sticks and Stones Farm

Places: Newtown, CT

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