On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 7:41 PM, Peter Armitage <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Our BEEK association gets a lot of inquiries from folks interested in
> beekeeping.
>   We don’t like to discourage people with great interest and passion for
> the craft, but it is important that you know that beekeeping is much more
> complex than many people realize.
>
>   PLEASE think long and hard about what’s involved in the beekeeping
>
> I read alot of replies on this topic and believe that at least Peter et al
is being honest with the wannabees.

Here in Ontario it's just as bad,  and worse still, clubs are havens for
the stumbling unsuccessful saving the world .
Over and over again I am contacted by those who want to get into bees and
buy nucs etc.
Of course here the prerequisite is registration with the Gov't  by getting
a beekeeping number.

I also try to be honest with the momentary potentials.
I ask  if they've taken a beekeeping course and if not steer them in that
direction and unlike many
I refuse to sell to anyone that isn't registered .

The question I always have  asked makes people think .

"Are you prepared to raise a litter of dogs?"

9 out o10 will say no
so I end up with 10 out of 100 that will move forth.
and my experience over the years has been that 1 in 10 is a good beekeeper
and those I mentor.

Those nine that said no speak honestly and begin to realize that it's that
involved.
All this to this point takes 10 min of my time.

I also there after , throw in the facts that one has to be ready in life to
make the commitment.
If they still  have a mortgage and kids that need lessons and hockey etc
and expenses
and no disposable income then forget it for a while.
And you what,  they appreciate that aspect.

An oh so true, beer money, not mortgage money.
Some years it's water only and no beer.

Walter
littlewolfapiaries.com




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