> How many people know what it actually costs them to [roduce a pound of honey? Most hobby beekeepers do not have a clue as to what it costs to produce a pound of honey from their bees and why should they. Hobbies are called hobbies because they cost money most of the time! I will bet if most hobby beekeepers sold their final product for five dollars a pound (as Scot said) they still would be in the hole! I know what it costs me to produce a pound of honey as does Michael Palmer and most commercial beekeepers. A building full of honey drums this year is a serious problem as the packers are not buying. Selling a drum or two of honey to your friends, neighbors and at work for five bucks a pound is not hard. try selling a hundred drums at Five bucks a pound! I know of a beekeeper that turned down a buck fifty a pound waiting for the price to go higher a year ago! My partner and I sold every drop of our extra at a buck fifty! The merry-go-round of commercial beekeeping! Bob "Thinking of only placing one super per hive next year if the price stays down!" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info --- -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---