Maine’s Youngest Beekeeper Found Her Calling at the Age of 6, Now at 11 She Cares for 9 Hives

Courtesy of Rachel Downs

For 11-year-old Elizabeth Downs—Maine’s youngest beekeeper—there is nothing more rewarding than the sound of bees buzzing.

“They help me because their buzz helps my anxiety,” Elizabeth told The Epoch Times. “I think that’s one of the most rewarding things about it; also, the honey.”