Is beekeeping a good pathway to self employment?
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Question by Zelman: Is beekeeping a good pathway to self employment?
I live in New Zealand, and would like to tap into its natural resources more in terms of how I live, and what I do every day. Having looked at a few agricultural revenue options, I think I especially like beekeeping now. But does it pay the bills?
Does anyone know?
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Although I do not have the answers for which you are looking, I was able to find these interesting links on the subject of bee keeping:
http://honeybeesbeekeeping.wikispaces.com/Beekeeping+Business+Plan
http://www.beekeeping-for-beginners.com/beekeepingbusiness/
http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=G7600
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beekeeping_in_New_Zealand
Best of luck to you!!
kismet
May 27, 2011 at 3:03 am
Something’s been decimating the bee population for the last few years. Theories abound, everything form cell phone towers to Monsanto evil genius to earth’s magnetic field shifting.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090414084627.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colony_collapse_disorder
The high price of honey lately has me believing it might be a good thing to get into.
who is #1?
May 27, 2011 at 3:57 am
Depends how far you take it. If you love what you do, create a good quality honey, organic, find a market people or outlet like wholefoods, that understand what you are doing. You can do great.
It will not happen in one day, it takes a lot of time and effort. If you have a background in beekeeping that helps. But you have to sell sell sell. On-line in stores to fiends and family. Find businesses that need honey as a base product, sweet store or companies hat make natural sugar.
Best of Luck in you venture
T
May 27, 2011 at 4:47 am
For me it would be great. Not only will it help promote eco-friendliness, but will also be profitable due to the hefty price (and high demands) for honey! Go for it buddy! 😉
Isabelle
May 27, 2011 at 4:59 am
experienced beekeepers earn $ 40,000 to $ 45,000 per year
Michael
May 27, 2011 at 5:08 am