By Rob LaPerle
KALB-TV 5
Central Louisiana bee farmers are calling for more eyes on what is being labeled as a ‘concerning’ increase in bee deaths nationwide.
A Louisiana native and multi-generational bee farmer, Dalton Lemoine, is the owner of Lemoine’s Honey in Deville. His business has seen several hardships throughout its lifetime, with Dalton noting Louisiana’s bout with drought conditions in 2023, substantially lowering profits.