When will my order ship?

Orders will ship in 3-5 business days

Are items available for in-store pickup?

Yes! Pickup is available from either of our store locations:107 Main St, Penn Yan, NY - Flagship store211 Hall Rd., Himrod, NY - Satellite store at The Meadows

What is your return policy?

Returns accepted, shipping non-refundableWe have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.To start a return, you can contact us at provisions@sweetfarm.org. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address: Sweet Farm Provisions, 107 Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527 If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.You can always contact us for any return question at provisions@sweetfarm.org.

Beekeeper's Lament: One Man and Half a Billion Honey Bees

$17.00 USD

Beekeeper's Lament: One Man and Half a Billion Honey Bees is a nonfiction book exploring the lives of migratory beekeepers and the critical role pollinators play in agriculture. Written for readers curious about food systems, pollinator ecology, and the challenges facing commercial beekeeping, this title offers insight into Colony Collapse Disorder and the forces shaping modern apiculture.

Subject matter: Follows beekeeper John Miller through the realities of managing half a billion bees, from traditional challenges like wax moths and hive thieves to the mystery of Colony Collapse Disorder, when colonies abandon their combs and disappear.
Great for: Readers interested in understanding the complexities of pollinator health, industrial agriculture, and the ethical questions surrounding insect exploitation in food production.
Ideal for: Anyone navigating conversations about plant-based living, pollinator conservation, and the impact of large-scale farming on ecosystems.
Published by: Microcosm Publishing & Distribution, an independent press known for thoughtful, movement-building books on social justice and sustainability.
A resource for: Building informed perspectives on why pollinators matter and how commercial practices affect their survival—valuable context for those advocating for a more compassionate food system.

: Orders will ship in 3-5 business days
: Yes! Pickup is available from either of our store locations:
107 Main St, Penn Yan, NY - Flagship store
211 Hall Rd., Himrod, NY - Satellite store at The Meadows
: Returns accepted, shipping non-refundable
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

To start a return, you can contact us at provisions@sweetfarm.org. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address: Sweet Farm Provisions, 107 Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527

If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.

You can always contact us for any return question at provisions@sweetfarm.org.

Beekeeper's Lament: One Man and Half a Billion Honey Bees

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