KERNERSVILLE, N.C. -- Fourth of July Park was buzzing during the annual Honeybee Festival.

• Beekeepers gave lessons on the importance of honeybees in our everyday lives
• Experts say bees pollinate a third of all U.S. agricultural product
• If you're interested in learning more about Beekeeping, the Forsyth County Beekeepers Association offers a five-week course in February

Beekeepers gave lessons on the importance of honeybees in our everyday lives, outside of making honey.

Experts say bees pollinate a third of all U.S. agricultural product and there are simple steps to help grow the shrinking bee population.

"Plant flowers, buy local honey, come to beekeeper meetings, don't spray pesticides all over your yard in the middle of the day and if you need to get rid of other pests please do it late at night when the bees are gone," said Forsyth County Beekeepers Association President Sara Devine.

If you're interested in learning more about Beekeeping, the Forsyth County Beekeepers Association offers a five-week course in February.