Before you start selling your honey, you need to make sure that it complies with federal, state, and local regulations. There are federal labeling standards that your honey should adhere to. Common Name First, the “common” name of the product should be visible on the label—in this case, “honey” should be clearly visible. If the…
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The honey industry includes three groups: production, importing, and packing. Honey packing is the process of packaging honey into containers to be sold either commercially or for retail. Honey sold for retail is packaged in small containers like jars or bottles, while commercially-sold honey is packaged in large drums for storage or export. Packaging choices…
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Honey bees are probably the most famous out of all the bees, but bees native to North America are the unsung heroes of the bee world. Before European honey bees were introduced to the Americas, native bees were primarily responsible for pollination. Studies have shown that native bees like squash bees, orchard bees, and blueberry…
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Similar to many rules and regulations regarding keeping and maintaining beehives, the requirement of registering beehives varies by state. Some states like Florida require beekeepers to register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), while other states like Colorado don’t require registration. Keep in mind that even if a state government doesn’t…
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There are a lot of different hives to choose from when starting out as a beekeeper, and they all have their own pros and cons. The three most popular are Langstroth, Top Bar, and Warre hives. However, beekeepers should do research and choose their hive based on their preferences. Top Bar Hive Source: Bee Built…
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