Beekeeping Today Podcast - Presented by Betterbee

Melanie M. Kirby

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Bee Breeder/Researcher/Educator

The bees found Melanie Kirby close to 30 years ago. Since then, they have taken her around the world and inspired her to learn more about diverse approaches to apiculture, stewardship, and biodiversity conservation. Melanie is a National Geographic Fellow and Grist 50 Climate Fixer and serves on several local to national boards. She is the founder of the Adaptive Bee Breeders Alliance, a coast-to-coast network of bee producers and researchers with a focus on learning more about bee genetics, mating behavior, and diverse management strategies for changing climes and times.

Nov. 3, 2025

Melanie Kirby: Art, Science & Bees in Community (358)

This week, Becky Masterman and guest co-host Dr. Meghan Milbrath of Michigan State University welcome Melanie Kirby, queen breeder, educator, and pollinator specialist at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New...