Planning season is here. Pick one goal for 2027: a hive count, a first sale, getting through winter with no losses, or something else. Reply with your goal and one number that tells you whether you hit it. @Justin McAdams , @Paula Carnell , @Jennifer Rochlin , what is one goal you are setting for your bees next year?

I started in 2017 with 10 hives here around Burleson, Texas. Where did you start, how many hives, and what year? If you have not started yet, tell us where you are and what is holding you back. @Gus Lutjens , @Xander Du Preez , and @Fiercely Sweet , I would love to hear your start story. How many hives did you begin with?

Say hello in a way that helps us help you. Copy this and fill it in: - Where you are (state or region): - Hives right now (zero is fine): - Years keeping bees: - Your stage today: Backyard, Sideliner or Commercial - The one way you want bees to pay you: honey, nucs, queens, leasing, pollination, wax products, classes, swarm removal, or something else - The biggest thing in your way right now: winter losses, mites, selling, startup cost, time, or other I read every intro and reply to each one. Reply to someone else's intro too, especially if you are in the same state or have the same goal. Introductions with numbers in them get the best answers.

I now live in Seattle Washington area but just left Austin Texas. My bees are still in Austin, so I will have to restart next year in Washington. Much different climate here, but Im excited!!! Im also a Top Bar beekeeper.

Beekeeping practices vary significantly based on location. Share your region with us to help create a more tailored and supportive community.