Lecture: Assistive Technology for Beekeepers

In this video, Ned Stoller of Michigan AgrAbility discusses assistive technologies for beekeepers with mobility limitations at a Heroes to Hives workshop in 2019.
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[@LeahKennedy-j3u]

Lots of good information thanks

[@KuyaKano]

Great information.
I have back injuries that had me concerned about the physical aspect of beekeeping 🐝.

[@dmizu6419]

I initially started with top bar hives and my plan was to have someone else manage them. But unexpectedly I was able to do a lot of it myself. The hives are set at my waist level and I can easily manage the comb. The honey extraction is crush and strain so no need for bulky extractor. My husband redid the lids with a light wood and the tops are the plastic propanel. So I can lift them off and on easier. A couple of my hives have hinged lids as well so I don't have to lift at all. I keep a chair if I get tired. And I have found some young 20-somethings who want to learn and are eager to help and do any heavy stuff for me.

[@thomasrome2924]

Good information but I would have loved to have seen some information on assisting with visual impairments.

[@kylewilliams-gl4hz]

Awesome and very informative!

[@jimmiescott985]

Very good information and Video. Sound is very low and hard to hear

[@heroestohives]

We have added closed captions to support the poor audio.

[@KuyaKano]

I have hearing problems and I did not have problems understanding. Check the device you were watching on.