what profit? I am an accountant and bees are hard work. they keep me out of trouble, entertain children and a great conversation piece. Helps to make for good pick up conversation with the ladies. It also entertains my neighbors. How much does one spend in golf green fees. I spend money and simply get it back at year end. I make very little profit. My goal is to minimize tax and have some assets to pass on to my children that can't be found by the tax people. I run just under 200 hives and I would simply say it is farming. good hard holsom work that is healthy. basically it the by products that I am after. Thinking of tax free mead? One harley riding, account, beekeeper tracey Michigan USA