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And read the books in the reverse order to that which I listed them. Beekeeping for Dummies is for beginners. Make sure to read that first and soon. Conrad's
Pam, I would recommend that you get a few good books and read them so you know something about what you're getting in to. Dadant's The Hive and the Honey Bee
Pam, Also check out the different online Forums. BeeSource and BioBees are great sites and ready to help beginners. Also a good place to meet up with people in
contact county ag agent and find club or someone in your area to be a menter. I did and met some great people willing to help in my area last winter. Now have
I am going to start a bee hive. I live in Cantonment Florida. I have been looking at online catalogs and reading books but I need to know what I really need?