Uploaded August 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What does it take to keep bees alive in the last frontier? Strong genetics. Keith Malone and Nathan Broumley are going back to the basics with beekeeping. Through genetic tweaks and all-natural methods, they have learned to keep their hives happy and healthy year-round.
Video: Kaysie Ellingson
Music: Starship Amazing
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
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What does it take to keep bees alive in the last frontier? Strong genetics. Keith Malone and Nathan Broumley are going back to the basics with beekeeping. Through genetic tweaks and all-natural methods, they have learned to keep their hives happy and healthy year-round.
Video: Kaysie Ellingson
Music: Starship Amazing
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
Click on the Subscribe button above to get notified when new episodes are available.
Consider supporting Alaska Public Media and ensure storytelling like INDIE ALASKA continues into the future. Make a donation today at: alaskapublic.org/support/donate-splash-page
All INDIE ALASKA episodes can be found at: alaskapublic.org/category/programs/indie-alaska
