Introduction:
So you
want to become a beekeeper. First let's talk about
the equipment needed to get you started, as well as
a few key elements of beekeeping to assist you in
keeping your colony strong and productive.
Beginning beekeepers, naturally, want to be told
precisely what to do and when. You will generally
have to rely on books to guide your progress. If you
can, get help from a knowledgeable beekeeper, and
visit their apiary. The knowledge gained will be
well worth the time spent. Keep in mind, however,
that you do not become an accomplished beekeeper
over night. Beekeeping isn't simple. It will take
four or five years before you feel that you are
mastering the art. Even the most experienced of
beekeepers never learn all there is to know and
continue to learn new ways every season. The
important aspect in all of this is that you should
make some attempt to know what the handling of
honeybees is all about before the purchase of your
first colony.
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