Mar 12, 2014 · I'm looking for some advice from anyone who has ramped up the size of their apiary from a dozen or so to a couple hundred. I'm hoping to grow from my few hives to 250ish within a year or two. I'm grafting queens and planning to feed them back whatever honey they have left from the winter and also supplement with sugar throughout the warm months.

May 29, 2015 · Today Is a very special in my Apiary, My out yards and my life! 50 years ago today I received my first nuc from my scout master, Mr. George Ackinclouse (A great Man, Beekeeper and leader) To earn my Bee keeping Merit badge. As I worked toward the requirement for Eagle Scout. I became so enthralled with them, I have had them ever since.

Jan 7, 2014 · Place names are good. I was once Eden Valley Honey for the township. Now I am old and fat with grand kids on the label so I am Grampa's Bees.-----And GODSWOOD Honey is a great catchy name.

Nov 28, 2014 · Given the fact that the initial question in the thread was "what is the best forklift for all around apiary usage" it's hard to dispute that the articulated loaders like the Swinger or Humerbee aren't the best. It's also pretty hard to justify the nearly $35,000 cost not including a trailer for just 500 hives.

Feb 21, 2015 · We have a couple of Brushy Mountain signs. There's a "Bee Crossing" sign coming up the driveway and an ominous-looking warning sign on the fenced apiary itself reminding people that bees sting to defend their hives. We put them up to be in compliance with some West Virginia good beekeeping practice guidelines.

Jan 13, 2022 · If you have an electrical outlet available near your apiary, a 110 volt fence charger will simplify your task. If you don't, you will need a 12 volt fence charger. They will run for some time on a deep cycle battery, but you can add a solar panel and charge controller to keep the battery continually charged for about $100.

Jul 27, 2020 · I must have sent dozens of pictures of all variations over the past 9 months and discussed each with Mr Winters. The drones I see today 12/29/23 are definitely Caucasian and no supersedure has occurred. Pictures are posted to Google Maps for review under Winter's Apiary. Sincerely, James B. Fleming MD Florence, SC

Jul 11, 2018 · The trap is about 200 yards from my apiary and I want to relocate them. It is way too hot here (90s) to lock them up for three days to cause them to reorient so I’m looking for suggestions to be able to move the trap to my apiary without losing a bunch of foragers.

Dec 31, 2012 · Apiary Inspection is definitely not a revenue generator for Florida. Niche' pollinators, new beekeepers, take about 3 hours each which works out to about $3.33 an hour. We have 9 inspectors and 3 supervisors that also inspect.

Jul 8, 2012 · how much money do you think your bee-farm is worth? just curious as to what thoughts are on this. so how many hives and how much is your apiary worth? i know someone with around 100 hive and and he says they are worth 30,000$, how bout yours?