Local farmer Megan Paska has witnessed beekeeping as it morphed from an illegal (and possibly crazy) habit to a sustainable, community-supported skill. Mirroring beekeeping’s own ascendance, she found more than just a living: “This is the first time in my life when I’ve just felt absolutely on the right path.”

Directed and Produced by
Keith “keef” Ehrlich
Director of Photography
Joshua Kraszewski
Editor
Matt Shapiro
Title Design
Mandy Brown
Music
Alessandro Cortini
Sound Recordist
Robert Albrecht
Re-Recording Mixer
Nicholas Montgomery
Assistant Re-Recording Mixer
John Gumaer
Additional Camera
Elias Ressegatti & Adam Orellana
Colorist
Andy Witkowski
Special Thanks
Megan Paska / Brooklyn Homesteader
Annie Novak / Growing Chefs
Eagle Street Rooftop Farm
Crew Cuts

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