Inside the "How much feeding to draw comb?" thread, a sub thread developed
regarding the honey production habits of the backyard beekeeper.

I would be very interested in tips on what a backyard beekeeper can do to
get high quality honey that is the equal of that produced by commerical
beekeepers.

But maybe I need to take a step back, is it even possible for a backyard
beekeeper to aspire to this level given the resources they are likely to
possess?  For example, is the testing that would be necessary, available
and afforable to the backyard beekeeper?  Who do you go to for such testing?

If the commerical level isn't obtainable, it would be useful to know what a
competent (i.e., follows the directions for medications, keeps honey comb
clean, processes honey in an area that is as clean as one can get in a home
setting etc.). backyard beekeeper should do that they aren't.

Or just answer the bottomline question:  Should I stop eating my own honey?

Chris

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