Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn
Summary
First Lady Melania Trump added a new beehive shaped like the White House to the South Lawn. This new hive will increase the total number of bee colonies at the White House and boost honey production.Key Facts
- The new beehive is shaped like the White House and is fully working with bees.
- It adds two new bee colonies to the existing two colonies.
- Honey production will increase by about 30 pounds each year.
- Currently, the bees produce about 200 or more pounds of honey annually.
- The honey is used in White House kitchens and donated to local food kitchens.
- A professional beekeeper manages the new hive.
- The hive and base were designed by White House staff and made by a local Virginia artisan.
- The Trust for the National Mall funds the beekeeping program expansion.
- The White House beekeeping program started officially in 2009 during the Obama administration.
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