Moments
The Bee Artist
Terry Ross spends his days educating the public about the important role that bees play in our lives.
I met Terry Ross a few weeks ago at his farm in Canton. “We originally started by raising raspberries,” he said. “That’s why it’s called Ross Berry Farm.” But when Ross found out how quickly raspberries spoil, he “started looking at other things to raise.” He ended up in the beekeeping business. “Anyone who farms knows how crucial bees are to their crop success,” said Ross, 57. “Since honeybees only travel three miles in any direction, keeping bees benefits more than the beekeeper, it benefits the surrounding agriculture.” Dressed in denim overalls, Ross walked me around his farm, which is about 2 acres. The grounds look like a set for a movie. Well-maintained and tidy buildings. Neat rows of peppers, squash and tomatoes. Green on the vine…
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