A winter-hardy honey bee?

 

Is it possible to selectively breed a winter-hardy honey bee in the heart of inner Northeast Portland (Oregon)? How many generations of queen bees will be needed to successfully breed one that can handle our damp and sometimes cold winters? Is this crazy talk? We don’t know, but we’re committed to doing what we can to find out!

 
Sunrise at our Vanport queen mating yard

Sunrise at our Vanport queen mating yard

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