# INTERVIEW: A family legacy, a deadly pest and life on the land

An episode of [Hack](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/78995043), 22 Jul 2026, 22 min.

Audio: https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/mn/Z/ku.mp3

At a time when beekeepers are quitting the industry, 23-year-old Sophia Croker is doubling down. The 'Bee Drover', as she's known on social media, wants more people to know about the hidden struggles behind the honey in your kitchen. Sophia's life changed course dramatically five years ago, when she suddenly took up an offer to buy 120 hives. The fourth-generation commercial beekeeper now spends her days droving hives around rural Australia, chasing honey flows and pollinating crops. It's a lifestyle she loves. But varroa mite, soaring fuel costs, and imported honey are pushing Australian beekeepers to the brink. In this week's long listen, Sophia tells Angel about her life on the land, why she chose to carry on her family's legacy, and what you need to know about the honey on supermarket shelves. Guests: • Sophia Croker, bee drover Get the whole story from hack: • Follow us on Instagram and TikTok • Subscribe to the hack podcast

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