How many seasons and what minimum of hives does it take to start making profit?
That's awesome.PerryBee said:crazy8days:
Strange as it may sound, whether I make any money with the bees is almost irrelevant. I try to make a few dollars to offset costs and maybe even put a few bucks in my boys education fund if possible. But would I give it up if at the end of every year I found out it actually cost me a bit of money instead? Not on your life! Working with the bees has brought more benefit to my life that simply cannot be measured in terms of dollars and cents.
How can one place a value on the benefits of standing outside on a warm summer day, working with something as fascinating as the honeybee?
How can one place a value on the relationships and friendships made by joining a forum like this, through our common interest.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, for me the world stops when I open a hive. Value = Priceless! :mrgreen:
And crazy8days, from the last line on your post #9, I suspect you are more like "us" than you can imagine!
Nicely said :thumbsup: It would make a great signature line.Iddee said:If I enjoy a day with the bees, or with other beeks, I made a profit. If I make a few bucks, that's a bonus.
I completely agree. In the 9-10months I've been a beekeeper, I've sank way more money into my beekeeping hobby than I even hope to make back, let alone actually made by selling a few jars of honey to people I know. I think I've given away more honey as "thank you" gestures and Christmas presents than I sold for money. But I would keep a hive in my yard just to sit next to it in a lawnchair and watch the foragers come in and out, and the "graduation" clouds of new foragers hovering at the entrance. Also, all the fascinating people I've met along the way and all the friends I made are the biggest reward I could ever wish for.PerryBee said:How can one place a value on the benefits of standing outside on a warm summer day, working with something as fascinating as the honeybee?
How can one place a value on the relationships and friendships made by joining a forum like this, through our common interest.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, for me the world stops when I open a hive. Value = Priceless! :mrgreen: