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Beekeeping

What is a Beekeeper? Exploring the Fascinating World of Apiculture

One of the most misunderstood jobs or pastimes is beekeeping. Many people ask the questions “What is a beekeeper?” and “What does a keeper do?”. A basic explanation is that a beekeeper has an important role in the support of honeybee populations. To elaborate, they will promote local pollination in both natural and agricultural environments […]

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What is Beekeeping?

Beekeeping is the practice of maintaining a colony of honey bees. Also known as apiculture, beekeepers or apiarists have hives where the bee colony lives. Generally, the purpose of beekeeping is to ensure flower pollination and to collect honey. Another vital role of the beekeeper is to cross-bread bee populations to keep them free from

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