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getagrip_already

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4. I'm not a vet, but.. ("Heroes to Hives")

Sat May 15, 2021, 07:02 AM

May 2021

I am a beekeeper. Michigan State university has a program called Heroes to Hives that pairs up vets with equipment, training, and mentors to introduce them to bee keeping.

There is significant data that keeping and working with bees helps with PTSD and other mental health issues experienced by vets. Plus it can be a source of self employed income.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/veterans/Veterans-Programming/Heroes-to-Hives/index#:~:text=Heroes%20to%20Hives%20is%20a,community%20development%20centered%20around%20beekeeping.

Since it is targeted at both vets and PTSD, it might be interesting to you.

There is another org in TX called Hives for Heroes, but I don't know anything about them. The MSU program is outstanding and they have chapters in many states and locals.

Just a thought.....

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