bee yard

The short answer is +/- $600 to get going. The ultimate cost to start beekeeping depends on a variety of choices you make. Use our calculator to estimate your costs.

Record keeping helps you learn about your bees and manage your colonies more efficiently, You can create your own, use a template or try a mobile app.

Beginning beekeeping can get rather expensive. Here are some suggestions on how to grow your apiary without breaking your bank account.

Are beekeeping suits white because bees associate dark colors with bears? Or maybe because white absorbs less heat from the sun and summers can be darn hot?

Bears can wreak havoc on your bees and hives. An electric fence is the best way to protect your apiary. This is how electric fences work and how to set one up.