Big Hives, Deathloss, Swarm Rate, & Money -

Part 2 of my talk with Ian Steppler, here we get into specifics of hive management and profitability.

I find his operation fascinating because it is so management intensive. He keeps bees in a place they normally don't live, and he goes from a trickle of nectar and pollen to an enormous flood of nectar in a tiny window.

Ian moves bees out of the winter shed, to the hills, to the fields, back to the hills, then back to the shed for winter....he moves bees as much as some migratory keepers, but he's a stationary honey producer. Absolutely fascinating operation.

Link to the Playlist of our talk:
   • Profitable Beekeeping - Ian Steppler ...  

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