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How to Find a Beekeeper

A beekeeper is a person who raises honeybees either to develop products such as honey, wax and pollen or to sell to farmers. Beekeepers also work with farmers and others to remove unwanted swarms of bees. Finding a beekeeper is easy thanks to resources developed by professional and hobby organizations.

Instructions

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  Use resources developed by the American Beekeeping Federation (ABF), a professional association that represents the interests of beekeepers nationwide. The ABF resource section features industry directories, lists of state beekeeping associations, links to other beekeeping organizations, and research centers.
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  Search for a local beekeeper through the Back Yard Beekeepers Association, a group that represents people who keep bees as a hobby. The association's website allows users to search for local bee clubs and area beekeepers and to visit websites for regional beekeeping organizations.
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  Use tools developed by grassroots beekeeping organizations, such as eBeeHoney.com, a website run by beekeepers that features information on how to find local beekeepers for commodity purposes (such as honey or wax) or to help control swarms. The website features an interactive map that allows you to search for local beekeepers by state.

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