E266 - Plain Talk: NAHBE Walkabout

In this special, on-the-floor episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Jim Tew records live from the bustling floor of the North American Honey Bee Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. It's Jim's first time attending NAHBE, and the scale of the event leaves a strong impression—thousands of beekeepers, hundreds of vendors, and an industry that has grown far beyond what many long-time beekeepers first experienced.

As Jim walks the show floor, he reflects on how dramatically beekeeping equipment, protective gear, and technology have evolved. From queen grafting stations and instrumental insemination equipment to automated honey processing systems and modern hi...