--- In Homesteadingfamily@yahoogroups.com, "Danny R" <ninja69_97720@...> wrote:
What do you think about this article Jeanne? I for one would far rather hear what you think than just see a link.
Do you know of any good American honey sellers? We have local people that have hives, but more often than not they are out of stock.
Regards, Ninja
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Most beekeepers have an already established client list. Beekeepers NEVER have enough honey. In spring (zone 6) we'll have a 3 week glut of honey toward the end of June (light colored honey), and toward the end of September, have a glut of dark colored honey with some honey comb.
Honey can be frozen as soon as it is harvested which keeps it 'fresh' longer before it turns to sugar. Even when it turns to sugar it is no problem turning it back to liquid honey.
People who have a lot of hives don't have them for honey production. They get more money for pollination services that for honey. Yet a few of us do have early light colored sweeter honey, and darker still sweet fall colored honey. Most all of the honey is spoken for long before it is ready to sell.
Some few do have a glut of honey most of the season. Finding them is the hard part. Farm extension agents sometimes know local beekeepers. But finding an organic beekeeper is harder to find then hair on a frogs back.
Jon-who has a few hives of honey bees for his own honey, and his own fruit pollination
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