Norwegian gold (2020)

For D2

Since the 1950s the number of beekeepers in Norway has decreased drastically. Unpredictable seasons and low prices forced more than half of the Norwegian beekeepers to leave the profession. Concerns regarding pollination were raised and Norway had to import honey to cover the demand. However, since 2010 a wave of new beekeepers has brought hope to the industry. Young people have shown a huge interest for the craft and bee farms of all sizes have appeared both in rural and urban areas. In the last ten years the number of Norwegian beekeepers doubled. Anna Lundstein quit her job at the local municipality to become a beekeeper. Summer 2020 is the first time Anna produces her own honey.