Beekeeping 101: Why I Keep Honey Bees (and why you should, too!)
by Grant Gillard
Price: $4.99 USD. 19690 words.
Published on May 4, 2011. .
I keep honey bees for a variety of reasons. Primarily, I am fascinated by these incredible creatures. I love their work ethic! I stand in awe as I observe the intricate and delicately balanced social order. But most of all, I raise bees to produce honey which, in turn, makes me money. I am a small-scale, commercial beekeeper. I started as a hobbyist and this endeavor became profitable.