Morgan Freeman Transformed His Ranch Into a Bee Sanctuary He wants to save the bees, and we're here for it. Freeman's beekeeping hobby began in 2014,which he discussed with Jimmy Fallon. The actor imported 26 hives fromArkansas to live at his Mississippi home. Now, over one million beesthrive on his 124-acre ranch. Freeman has no interest in disruptingthe bees or harvesting their honey. He just wants to feed themand make sure they're happy. Morgan Freeman According to Greenpeace, bees areresponsible for 80% of the world's pollination. Fewer bees means less pollinationhappening, which equals fewer crops.