Heroes to Hives Publications

Heroes to Hives publishes a variety of publications including manuscripts in peer-reviewed research journals, trade magazine articles, and guides for USDA program access for our students and the general public.

• Healing Hives: Exploring the Effects of Beekeeping on Veteran Mental Health and Quality of Life (Therapeutic Recreation Journal Oct. 2024) – Research conducted with the VA and is the first research study to demonstrate therapeutic beekeeping can improve veteran mental health.
• U.S. Farm Bill Policies to Support America’s Heroes (Choices 2024) Policy paper advocating for the removal of sunset clauses in the Farm Bill relating to veteran eligibility for USDA programs
• Heroes to Hives’ Hive Styles Broaden Beekeeping Opportunities: Published in the Jan. 2024 issue of Bee Culture Magazine. This article presents hive style options for those looking for more accessible hive options to support disabilities.
• Heroes to Hives’ Let’s Talk Hive Lifts: Published in the Oct. 2023 issue of Bee Culture Magazine. This article presents multiple styles of hive lifts to support beekeepers with lifting limitations.
• Do payday lending bans protect or constrain regional economies? Evidence from the Military Lending Act’s final rule (Contemporary Economic Policy July 2023) – Analysis on how the Military Pay Day Lending Act impacted economics around active duty bases
• Heroes to Hives’ Beekeeper’s Guide to USDA-SARE: Learn about the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, resources and grants.
• Heroes to Hives’ USDA Programs for Beekeepers: Explore the range of products and services offered by USDA to support your beekeeping business
• Heroes to Hives’ Developing Accessible Apiaries: Published in the June 2023 issue of Bee Culture Magazine this article provides details on how to set up an apiary for individuals with accessibility needs
• Varroa Mite Cheat Sheet: This guide provides beekeepers with a quick reference guide on current varroa mite treatments and the considerations and use for each (updated December 2024)

Acknowledgments

Founded by Bee Wise Farms LLC and Michigan Food and Farming Systems’ Veterans in Agriculture Network.

This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under agreement number 2023-38640-39573 through the North Central Region SARE program under project number ENC23-229. USDA is an equal-opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.