Reading Time: 6 minutesFarmers and gardeners are sounding the alarm: bees are vanishing. Last summer, I watched bees repeatedly crash into my cabin and drop dead — a haunting sign of trouble. Experts warn this decline threatens our food supply. “Bees pollinate 70% of the world’s crops,” says Dr. Dave Goulson, a bee biologist. Without them, fruits, vegetables, and nuts could disappear, spiking prices and starvation risks. Possible culprits? Pesticides, habitat loss, and even cloud seeding—where chemicals like silver iodide, used to boost rain, may poison bees. Northern Hemisphere crop yields are already shaky, with farmers reporting lower harvests. Backyard growers can fight back by planting bee-friendly flowers and ditching chemicals. “Every garden counts,” insists beekeeper Sarah Ellis. Let’s act now — our plates and planet depend on it.