The Beesponsible Promise.
Beesponsible means making a promise to bees and to the environment. A commitment that embraces the deep connection we share with bees and takes personal responsibility to help them. Sadly, these vital pollinators — who are responsible for nearly one-third of our food supply — face serious threats and population declines. But our collective efforts to Beesponsible can make real change to reverse this trend for future generations, creating a healthier world for bees and humans.
We’re everyday people for bees
We are friends of nature, agents of change and believers of actions that contribute to the greater good — for pollinators, people and the environment that connects us all. We are beekeepers, animal-lovers and gardeners. We’re community-minded neighbors, parents and kids. Together, we advocate for pollinator-friendly practices among individuals, neighborhoods and elected leaders. We procure quality honey from responsible beekeepers, work to preserve habitats and help bees of all kinds thrive.
Giving back to bees
From the resources provided on our website and social channels, to the flowers planted in our own back yards, the Beesponsible team is dedicated to inspiring widespread change — and practicing what we preach. We’re also making a difference in our community by establishing our own bee-friendly landscaping (complete with educational signage) and wildflower meadow. These efforts have rewarded us with a diversity of foragers, including imperiled species like the American bumblebee and Southern Plains bumblebee. We’ve shared information about bees and bee-friendly gardening with adults and kids at local events, along with having our city officials proclaim a “Save The Bees” Day. Additionally, we’ve donated thousands to nonprofit organizations like the National Wildlife Federation and The Xerces Society in support of pollinator gardening programs and other conservation efforts.
Backed by folks who love bees, not the status quo
Supported by Barkman Honey, a family-owned company in the Midwest with beekeeping roots dating back to 1928, we couldn’t be better positioned to take on the higher calling of Beesponsible. Throughout its history, Barkman Honey has led positive changes in the beekeeping and honey industries — by spreading the word on beekeeping best practices, raising the standards for honey safety, quality, purity and supply chain transparency, and leading the charge for ethical sourcing and labeling of honey. Barkman Honey also helps fund industry research and bee health initiatives, along with giving to nonprofits including The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund. Today, the company maintains its unwavering focus on challenging the status quo in the industries it helped build and holds dear. Beesponsible reflects that passion, and it powers our mission to promote responsible actions that will help keep bees around for the long haul.
