Why Keep Honey Bees?
Wandering into the woods and staying lost for months is something I
love to do. I have been an survivalist for 24 years, and have been
keeping bees for more than 10 of those years. With these experiences
under my belt, I have begun to teach people how to be a survivalist, and
one subject I focus on is the art of beekeeping.
Before I tell you the benefits of having bees and some cheap ways to
keep them, I suggest that you find a book about beekeeping to help you
understand the terms I use and show you more details on how to keep bees
for the long haul. One of the best books I have read is
The ABC & XYZ of Bee Culture.
I also suggest that you try to find some beekeeping courses in your
area—not only to learn more about it, but to connect with peers and
mentors. For my disclaimer, you should also research your local and
state laws on beekeeping.