>So how does that compare with the amounts of food saved.  Typical here in
the Midwest is 2 deeps for wintering,  most places in the souther us,  run a
deep and a super.

Hi Charles

We would expect to winter on around 25lbs stores.  We use bakers' fondant to
top up any light colonies, but they often use little of it - some last
winter used none at all.

The price of sugar for winter feed is very high here in the UK - 12.5kg
(27lbs) of fondant is around £12, so winter feed costs can wipe out any
profit from honey - this is where  A.m.m. scores.

Best wishes

Peter 
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W

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