Beekeeper's Lament: One Man and Half a Billion Honey Bees is a nonfiction book exploring the lives of migratory beekeepers and the critical role pollinators play in agriculture. Written for readers curious about food systems, pollinator ecology, and the challenges facing commercial beekeeping, this title offers insight into Colony Collapse Disorder and the forces shaping modern apiculture.

• Subject matter: Follows beekeeper John Miller through the realities of managing half a billion bees, from traditional challenges like wax moths and hive thieves to the mystery of Colony Collapse Disorder, when colonies abandon their combs and disappear.
• Great for: Readers interested in understanding the complexities of pollinator health, industrial agriculture, and the ethical questions surrounding insect exploitation in food production.
• Ideal for: Anyone navigating conversations about plant-based living, pollinator conservation, and the impact of large-scale farming on ecosystems.
• Published by: Microcosm Publishing & Distribution, an independent press known for thoughtful, movement-building books on social justice and sustainability.
• A resource for: Building informed perspectives on why pollinators matter and how commercial practices affect their survival—valuable context for those advocating for a more compassionate food system.