BEE-ing on the Hill

bEE-ing on the hill

I am so proud of my husband. This past Thursday Rodney was in DC up on the “Hill” talking legislature. First I have to tell you how he got there. Being a beekeeper has created many opportunities for us to do a lot of education and outreach in the community here in Fayetteville and in the Wake, Durham, and Chatham county areas. These opportunities are not only about us educating, but what we learn from other people that we meet. We got the chance to meet someone from TOXIC FREE NC and Rodney has kept the dialogue going over the years to keep them included in non profit events to reach more people.

A couple of years ago TOXIC FREE NC was at the assembly building in downtown Raleigh. They asked Rodney to speak through the eyes of a beekeeper. This past Thursday he went with other individuals from other organizations including TOXIC FREE NC to speak with the legal assistants to some of our state representatives. The purpose of these meetings were to get backing on a bill (HR1337) that has been drafted.

This bill would require outside organizations to test the nicotine based pesticides for unbiased results on how these pesticides effect pollinators specifically and other organisms in the environment. Rodney was a part of 9 meetings that day trying to explain the importance and necessity of this bill and the difference it can make.

While some of us sit and think about change, Rodney sees an opportunity and takes action. No matter what anyone else thinks or does, he will do what is in his heart. He truly is a believer that one person can make a difference. One person can inspire. That one person could be anybody, so why not him. He will always keep pushing for the right change. This is why I love him and am so proud.

Until next time, bee the change.

Rebekah