RENt-a-hive
Reinventing beekeeping
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What We Are All AboutOur goal, above all else, is to reduce the stress that bees face as they assist in both pollination and honey production. The current model for beekeeping is outdated, and we aim to modernize and expand beekeeping in order to better meet demand- while still ensuring healthy and happy bees for the next generation. Through improved transportation to provide needed pollination, modern hives that can generate vital information for beekeepers, and regional sanctuaries that can ensure a healthy bee population we aim to take the beekeeping world by storm.
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The Hive
We have installed special monitors into each hive that enable us to view the general health of the hive and whether it is strong enough to travel, or needs some time to recuperate from a previous excursion. Our hives are also equipped with special rails that allow for minimal human contact when transporting.
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Transportation
Our transport trucks contain special temperature controls to maintain hive health during their journey and utilize automatic loading techniques to efficiently collect the bees needed for each delivery.
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Bee Sanctuaries
We have over 50 locations around the country for easy access to bees no matter the location of the orchard in question. These sanctuaries hold our bees in a greenhouse like environment and are surrounded by open fields, making sure they receive all the food and water sources they need to survive and thrive.
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OUR GOALBeekeeping faces gross inefficiencies and needs a push into the 21st century. We are here to aide that process. |
Robin BearssCurrent fourth-year student in Biological Sciences at University of Cincinnati. Acting CBO (Chief Bee Officer) of Rent-A-Hive.
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Jacob CarsonCurrent fifth-year student in Environment Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Acting CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of Rent-A-Hive.
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Matt StallCurrent fourth-year student in Medical Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. Acting CSO (Chief Science Officer) of Rent-A-Hive.
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