Bees vs. Floodwaters: A survival story

Join Jose Uribe, a dedicated commercial beekeeper in California, as he battles against the odds to save his hives from a devastating flood caused by heavy rains. This video captures not only the immense challenges posed by natural disasters but also the remarkable resilience of bees—a vital part of our ecosystem. In addition to showcasing the rescue operation, we share two essential tips for beekeepers negotiating almond pollination contracts with growers. These insights are designed to help beekeepers ensure fair terms and build stronger partnerships with growers. Through this video, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the hard work and passion behind beekeeping while learning what goes into protecting these incredible pollinators under extreme circumstances. Bees are vital for pollination, agriculture, and our food supply—this video is a testament to the determination of both humans and bees to persevere. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more stories, beekeeping advice, and behind-the-scenes looks into the world of commercial beekeeping. Help us spread awareness about the importance of bees! 🐝 --------------------------------------------- If you want to place a 2025 queen bee order with us, please visit our website at www.thecaliforniabeekeeper.com If you are new to our channel, welcome! We are a family-owned and operated commercial apiary and queen producer in Northern California. We've been commercial beekeeping for the past 15 years, but branched off and opened Uribe Honey Bees in January 2019 and then launched our YouTube channel in April 2020. We specialize in queen breeding, pollination services, honey production, hive management, and brokering. Thank you for watching and supporting us! We love you guys! --------------------------------------------- This is not a sponsored video. --------------------------------------------- Check out Hives for Heroes: https://www.hivesforheroes.com --------------------------------------------- Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/thecaliforniabeekeeper https://www.facebook.com/thecaliforniabeekeeper https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecaliforniabeekeeper https://www.thecaliforniabeekeeper.com Inquiries: [email protected] --------------------------------------------- We'd love to hear from you: Uribe Honey Bees PO Box 616 Red Bluff, CA 96080 USA Keywords: natural environment, varroa, hive frame, management, beekeeping jobs 101, famous, herding dog, crop, pheromone, pollinators bees #bees #beekeeper #beekeeping #Beekeeping #Pollination #Hives #AlmondPollination #NaturalEnvironment #HiveManagement