HoneybeesHoneybees are perhaps the quintessential symbol of fertility and abundance. Even from ancient Biblical times, a "land of milk and honey" was considered a land rich with fertility, health, wealth and happiness. We are honored to bring bees on to the farm, and we look foreward to working with them and sharing their bounty with friends, family and customers alike.Get Started In Beekeeping!Beekeeping is a long-standing, noble hobby in both rural and urban settings. Many generations have enjoyed the rewards, and challenges, that this hobby or profession has to offer. We heartily encourage anyone with an interest in beekeeping to pursue that interest. Check out our Beginning Beekeeper page, to get started on that endeavor.Natural CareBeekeeping, like many forms of agriculture, has undergone tremendous changes in the last 100 years. During that time, apiculture has witnessed the advent of the Langsroth hive, the emergence of a variety of diseases and parasites, and a dizzying array of chemical and holistic treatment options. Changes have also occured in agriculture as a whole, with definite impacts on beekeeping. Developments such as synthetic pesticide use, large-scale movement of hives to follow commercial crop blossom timing, and recent releases of bioengineered substances have all left their mark on the beekeeping world. We are compiling a variety of links to the journals, websites and research facilities working to determine how best to keep the honeybee as a healthy participant in our agricultural endeavors. Check back here for that list as we are able to update it.Honey and Wax ProductionWe have been building up our honeybee hives for several years now, allowing them to draw comb, encouraging them to pollinate our various crops, and protecting the hives during periods of cold, stormy weather. This year, we will begin to harvest the fruits of our partnership, in the forms of honey and wax. We do not yet know what our yields of either will be, so we are not posting actual products for sale yet. Check back later this year for updates!Honeybee BooksBeekeeping enjoys a wide variety of books for the new and experienced. Click here to see a listing of the books we have used to get started with honeybees. |
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