Randy Oliver sees beekeeping through the eyes of a biologist, building a small commercial beekeeping enterprise in the foothills of Northern California. His sons now manage around 1500 colonies for migratory pollination, and produce queens, nucs, and honey, freeing Randy to engage full-time in beekeeper-funded research projects. Randy analyzes and digests the scientific research, and is in touch with beekeepers and researchers from all over the world, in order to not only broaden his own depth of knowledge, but to figure out best management practices for beekeepers everywhere, which he then happily shares through his various articles in bee magazines, his speaking engagements, and on his website ScientificBeekeeping.com. Listen to this fascinating episode to learn more about Randy's research and for tips on conducting good research. For additional bee-related conversations, check out the following previous episodes: Episode 1: Jerry Hayes - Bees and Production Ag Episode 27: Jamie Ellis - The Role of Honey Bees in Agriculture Episode 52: Tammy Horn Potter - Bees in America, Part I Episode 53: Tammy Horn Potter - Bees in America Part II