Many would-be beekeepers shy away from the idea because they're afraid of being stung. The author explains that, with a little know-how, stings can be a rarity, and the payoff is well worth the risk.

If you can garden, you can be a beekeeper. Here are the first steps: the questions to ask, the equipment you'll need and how to choose the right bees. If you can garden, you can be a beekeeper. It ...

Experience beekeeping and learn how to get started with this condensed 3-part series held at Angola's Commons Hall, 501 S John St, Angola. Week 3 agenda: Late summer, fall and winter management, Honey ...

The sound of the angry bees was almost deafening. Despite the ominous cacophony of buzzing, Mike Finnern calmly pulled a tray full of bees and capped honeycomb out of the active hive. “As long as you ...

If you were a honeybee right now, you would be in your hive with 10,000 or more of your bee sisters and brothers, huddled around your queen to generate heat and keep her warm. If you are a beekeeper ...

A small cloud of bees surrounded Daniel Phifer as he stood over the open hive. “See that shiny stuff here? That’s the honey they’re putting in,” he said, pointing to part of the wooden frame covered ...

North Dakota is the top honey producing state in the country, and nearby states are also leaders in the industry. Beekeeping isn't just a big commercial operation, though, and many smaller-scale ...