MERTZTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A Berks County farm that is dedicated to helping the bee population is also dedicated to helping our nation's veterans and first responders.
Thanks to a nationwide program, those heroes are getting a unique form of therapy at the Funny Farm Apiaries in Mertztown, Pa.
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Hives for Heroes introduces them to mentors who will walk them through the beekeeping process.
"It's very intimidating at first, and you're obviously scared that you're going to be stung a thousand times when you get here," participant Don Noz said. "After doing it, it certainly convinces you that this is something very rewarding."
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Action News photojournalist Todd Haas introduces us to this unique program.