Auburn University is buzzing with excitement over their new Bee Lab!

Auburn University is solidifying its role as a leader in bee research, the University has announced plans to build a new bee center!

Dr. Geoff Williams, Dr. Anthony Abbate, and Dr. Selina Bruckner with Auburn University’s Bee Lab spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on the plans for the center, the type of research they will have, and advise for beekeepers.

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