Bees & Law – Keeping Backyard Bees

The Benefits of Joining a Beekeeping Club

Claire Jones — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 23:55:00 +0000

Many new beekeepers and prospective beekeepers are urged to join beekeeping clubs and organizations to learn more about the art of beekeeping. Even experienced beekeepers find themselves with questions and want to connect with other beekeepers in the area. Locally, your state’s Beekeeping Association is one of the best resources for you to tap into. […]

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Designing Honey Labels

Claire Jones — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:57:34 +0000

One of the most important factors in marketing honey is what to place on the honey label. Clearly, the goal of any product labeling is to capture the attention of potential customers through creative design. If you sell your honey at farmer’s markets, or some other local store, you must abide by state laws. The […]

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How to Change Bee Laws

Jennifer Sartell — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:48:18 +0000

As Joel Salatin wrote, “Everything I want to do is illegal.” This can often feel true, especially when you want to live a more self-sufficient life. Not all of us are in a situation where we can live in a rural area. Perhaps you have a “city” job that you enjoy, but would like a […]

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Are Honey Bees Domesticated Livestock?

Scott Offord — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 10:43:06 +0000

In the debate between treatment-free and treating beekeepers, the statement and question has been posed many time before… “The bees you have are not ‘feral’, they are being kept in an unnatural state, their genetics have been affected by man for thousands of years, so why not take care of your ‘animals’ when they are […]

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How Much Space Does a Beehive Need?

Hilary Kearney — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 21:13:51 +0000

I often get this question from bee-curious people. It is the first hurdle of becoming a beekeeper: Can it work in my backyard? There are many things to consider before getting started with bees, but preparing the physical space your bees are to inhabit is an important one! Let’s delve into what you need to know. Delegating Space A […]

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10 Easy Steps to Becoming an Urban Beekeeper

KBB Editor — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 17:52:55 +0000

Do you live in the city? Do you want to start your own colony? If so, don't miss this list!

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