How Much Does It Cost To Start A Bee Farm?

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How much does it cost to start a bee farm? Beekeeping is a great hobby. Transitioning to being a commercial beekeeper is a tricky process.

In life, we have two choices. We can have an adventure or a career. You have to choose one. Beekeeping is an adventure.  I used to have a wise old friend who mentored me a bit as a young beekeeper – Andy Nachbaur (RIP).

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If you are asking this question, then I recommend the following. Rather than ask that question, ask this better question. "How To Start Beekeeping?"

How Much Does It Cost To Start A Bee Farm?

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So... How To Start Beekeeping?

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Read – you got this far, so you are on the right track. ABC-XYZ of Beekeeping – Read it. This will change your life.

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Purchase a bee suit. The one shown here has a black gauze over the face – this helps a lot with visibility. Do not buy a cheap bee suit.

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Purchase a smoker and hive tool. These kits come with those weird little smoker fuel pellets – I just use unmarked brown cardboard. 

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Purchase a smoker and hive tool. These kits come with those weird little smoker fuel pellets – I just use unmarked brown cardboard. Make sure you have three lighters and a box of matches in a tin can.

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