Sustainable Honeybee Program Inc

The Sustainable Honeybee Program (SHP) was developed by EAS Master Beekeeper, Billy Davis. Billy has been keeping bees for more than 40 years.

Billy realized that many current practices in beekeeping actually weakened bee colonies and made them more vulnerable to today's threats.

By selectively breeding queens, SHP has been able to create genetically strong lines of honeybees that exhibit the characteristic traits that enable the bees themselves to manage  the various threat vectors.

Until recently, SHP has distributed the bee genetics it produces using gifts to donors.

SHP is seeking to improve the distribution of its bees by:

1. ensuring that beekeepers have the necessary training to properly manage and propagate bees from the SHP genetic lines
2. provide access to the genetics to a greater number of beekeepers

In order to do this SHP is beginning to shift to a model that utlizes charitable giving to support its operations and objectives.

Honey bees are critically important to our environment and our food supply. Honey bees serve as one clear indicator of a healthy environment.