BILL MARES is a writer and commentator for Vermont Public Radio. He is also president of the Vermont Beekeepers Association, a former high school teacher, and was a member of the Vermont House of Representatives from 1985 to 1991. An avid runner, reader, choral singer, and traveler, he also has a great passion for history, philosophy, and fishing. Mares is the author of many books, including Bees Besieged and Fishing With the Presidents. He lives in Burlington, VT with his wife, Chris Hadsel.RICK PEYSER is Director of Social Advocacy and Coffee Community Outreach for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, where he has worked almost since the company's founding. He is a past president of the Specialty Coffee Association of America. When not traveling, Rick is running, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing. Since 1989, he has completed over 40 marathons. Rick also enjoys playing keyboards in R&B bands and commuting on his 28-year-old BMW motorcycle.