Beekeeper

A beekeeper looks after bees, so their work is different from farmers who grow crops or raise animals in a field or barn. On a regular day, they put on a white suit with a hat and veil, then use a smoker, a little can that puffs gentle smoke, to keep the bees calm. They lift the lid of a wooden hive and slide out the frames to check that the bees have room and food. For example, they might lift out a frame shining gold, full of honey.

A hive is like a tiny, busy town, and the beekeeper makes sure it is a safe, cozy home. When the honey is ready, they collect some and leave plenty for the bees. The rest goes into jars for toast and tea. Bees also visit apple blossoms and strawberry flowers, which helps fruit grow. So the beekeeper cares for the bees, and the bees help give us food.