This is a great primer for beekeeping. Emry and her husband became beekeepers when they started homesteading. Well, to be more exact Emry’s husband became the beekeeper.

Emry discusses the key issues you should research before taking the leap into beekeeping:

• Location, sun, water, and pollen requirements
• Cost of beekeeping broken out by items: hives, bees, protective equipment etc.
• Temperment considerations to be a beekeeper
• Honey – benefits of raw, local honey
• Pollinators

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An Intro to Beekeeping To See If It’s a Hobby For You