Hey you — awesome to have you here! I’m Markus, a beekeeper from Germany, and I’ll be your host in this community. Our admin team is also made up of German beekeepers, but this is not a “Germany-only” space — the whole point is international exchange. Different climates, different forage, different hive styles… same core problems. And that’s where this gets fun. 😄 What this community is about Beekeeping is full of “industry solutions” that are… let’s say enthusiastically priced 💸😅Our mission is simple: ✅ Practical, simple solutions to real beekeeping problems✅ Tools, workflows, and smart hacks that save you time, money, and frustration✅ Sharing what works — without the marketing fog If the industry sells something expensive, we ask:Can we solve this simpler? Cheaper? Better? What you’ll find inside - Guides & checklists (practical, field-ready) - Problem-solving threads (post your issue, get help) - Tool & gear breakdowns (what’s worth it vs. what’s hype) - Live trainings (recorded and published here) - Interviews with beekeepers and specialists (also published here) - And yes: DIY solutions and maker stuff too — including 3D printing when it makes sense, but not limited to it 🧰🖨️ This community is free — and will stay free No bait-and-switch. No “free for now”.Modern Beekeeping is free for everyone and will remain free. ✅ New here? Here’s how Skool works (super simple) Skool is basically a clean, focused home for a community + learning: 1) Classroom 📚This is where you’ll find trainings, recordings, and structured content. 2) Community feed 💬This is where we talk, share wins, ask questions, troubleshoot, and post updates. 3) Calendar 📅Upcoming live sessions, interviews, events — everything scheduled in one place. 4) Levels 🏆Skool rewards participation. The more you contribute, the more you level up — simple gamification to keep things active (and honestly: it works). Your first action (do this now 👇) Reply to this post with: 1. Where are you from? (country/region) 2. What hive system do you run? (Langstroth, Dadant, National, Zander, etc.) 3. Your #1 beekeeping problem right now (Varroa, queen issues, feeding, swarming, wintering, moisture, robbing…)