May 20 is World Bee Day

This week recognizes a global celebration of World Bee Day. May 20 was chosen as the date for this observation, as it is the birthdate of Anton Janša. Born into a family of beekeepers on May 20, 1734, in Breznica, Carniola (now Slovenia), Janša is considered to be a pioneer of modern apiculture. Beekeeping is one of the country’s most important agricultural activities—and...

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