Bee farming in it's current form has been around since  1851 when Langstroth invented the first movable hive to take into account "bee space", which is the amount of space (about 1 cm)  that bees will not build combs in.   This development created bee hives that are not only movable, but that you can harvest honey from without damaging the bee colony.  These hives are called Langstroth Hives.

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Honey Bee Facts

Honey bees (or honeybees) are a division of bees, predominantly distinguished by the making and storing of honey and the construction of perennial, colonial nests out of wax. Bees that produce honey represent no more than a small fraction of the more or less 20,000 known species of bees. Certain other species of related bees create and warehouse honey, but only members of the group Apis are genuine honey bees. More on Honey Bee Facts – Lifecyle, Beekeeping and More

When you are looking at bee hives for sale you will find that there are two primary different types.   You can get either an observation beehive or a beekeeping (honey producing) beehive - also called a Langstroth beehive.   What you buy depends on your objectives.An observation beehive is fantastic for someone who wants to learn about bees and watch their fascinating colonies go about their business.  Think of it like an ant farm.  When you look at these types of bee hives for sale, you will find many beautiful styles available.  These beehives are often placed indoors (they are completely enclosed) with a chute going outside so that the bees can collect their nectar.  This type of hive is strictly for observing bees and not for gathering honey.

If you want to start a beekeeping operation, than you will want to buy a Langstroth beehive with extra supers.  This type of honey bee hive for sale is not as good to look at as an observation hive, but is extremely functional.  This type of hive works by using removable frames which the bees build cells on and fill with honey.  Once the bees have produced enough honey to make it through the winter you can add extra sections or "supers" to your hive and they will fill them as well.  Then you can harvest the honey without damaging the bee colony.

If you decide to buy Langstroth hives and launch a beekeeping operation (either as a hobby or business) don't forget you will also need a beekeeping suit and a bee smoker.  These  two honey bee supplies will protect you from bee stings.

No matter which type of honey bee hive for sale you decide to buy, you are sure to find one that will fit both your style and your needs.  And you can start a hobby that will not only help you with your gardening or farming effort, but also be a very rewarding hobby or business in itself, so enjoy!

Organic beekeeping and natural beekeeping are similar, yet different. Organic beekeeping is like natural beekeeping, except that it is governed by very stringent regulations set by the FDA. You can be an all natural beekeeper, yet still not meet all the requirements of an organic beekeeper. More on Natural Beekeeping – Is it the Same As Organic Beekeeping

No one can pin a date on when humans learnt to cultivate bees for their honey. Neither can anyone say for sure when man learnt that honey can be consumed. Perhaps man observed the bears and other animals in the trees pursuing honey bee hives and taking the honey from it and eating it. And as always man - following his 'monkey see, monkey do' instinct tried it out for taste and discovered that honey had a unique sweet taste of its own.

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As a lover of bees, I sometimes feel that most people may become a little apprehensive at the mere thought of raising bees. It is definitely not something that the average person thinks often about. However, there are just a small group of people who would probably enjoy the benefits of beekeeping. If you are one of these people, then you may have thought about becoming a beekeeper, but you just have no idea how to raise honey bees. Well, here is a brief idea of what it takes to begin beekeeping so that you can evaluate whether this would be right for you.

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Honey bees were brought to the Americas by early European settlers and have been domesticated for centuries. Honey bees account for up to 80% of the pollination for our fruits and vegetables. Without them our food sources would begin to disappear, and we would have no wonderful honey to enjoy. More on The Hive and The Honey Bee – Is Beekeeping Right For You?

Home beekeeping is a very interesting and rewarding hobby. The bees themselves are fascinating to watch and the honey harvest is always sweet.

To become a successful beekeeper, you need to understand the seasons of beekeeping and what basic tasks you will be doing during each one. In this article we'll go over the four seasons. More on Home Beekeeping – What You Must Know About The Beekeepers Year.

Raising honey bees for fun or profit is interesting and rewarding. There are 3 beekeeper supplies that you can't live without whether you are very experienced or just starting out.

The first thing you will need is a place for your bees to live - their hive(s). You can build the hives yourself, or you can find a place where there are quality bee hives for sale at good prices. They are both good options. More on 3 Essential Beekeeper Supplies That You Can’t Live Without (If You’re A Beekeeper)

Beekeeping is a very rewarding hobby or business, BUT it can be expensive to get started.  That is why it is important to be a smart shopper when it comes to buying beekeeping equipment for sale. More on Beekeeping Equipment For Sale – Finding the Best Deals On Beekeeping Supply

Beekeeping is a very rewarding hobby and business, but it comes with one major downside - bee stingers.  Bee stingers not only hurt, but contain venom, so it is important to use a beekeeper suit that is good quality and will keep you from getting stung (at least as much as possible). More on 3 Steps To Buying A Beekeeper Suit That Will Keep You From Getting Stung.

When it comes to figuring out which bee hives for sale to buy, there are a few important things to consider. More on Bee Hives For Sale – How To Buy A Honey Producing Bee Hive