Hey you ā awesome to have you here!
Iām Markus, a beekeeper from Germany, and Iāll be your host in this community. Our admin team is also made up of German beekeepers, but this is not a āGermany-onlyā space ā the whole point is international exchange. Different climates, different forage, different hive styles⦠same core problems. And thatās where this gets fun. š
What this community is about
Beekeeping is full of āindustry solutionsā that are⦠letās say enthusiastically priced šøš
Our mission is simple:
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Practical, simple solutions to real beekeeping problemsā
Tools, workflows, and smart hacks that save you time, money, and frustrationā
Sharing what works ā without the marketing fog
If the industry sells something expensive, we ask:Can we solve this simpler? Cheaper? Better?
What youāll find inside
- Guides & checklists (practical, field-ready)
- Problem-solving threads (post your issue, get help)
- Tool & gear breakdowns (whatās worth it vs. whatās hype)
- Live trainings (recorded and published here)
- Interviews with beekeepers and specialists (also published here)
- And yes: DIY solutions and maker stuff too ā including 3D printing when it makes sense, but not limited to it š§°šØļø
This community is free ā and will stay free
No bait-and-switch. No āfree for nowā.Modern Beekeeping is free for everyone and will remain free. ā
New here? Hereās how Skool works (super simple)
Skool is basically a clean, focused home for a community + learning:
1) Classroom šThis is where youāll find trainings, recordings, and structured content.
2) Community feed š¬This is where we talk, share wins, ask questions, troubleshoot, and post updates.
3) Calendar š
Upcoming live sessions, interviews, events ā everything scheduled in one place.
4) Levels šSkool rewards participation. The more you contribute, the more you level up ā simple gamification to keep things active (and honestly: it works).
Your first action (do this now š)
Reply to this post with:
- Where are you from? (country/region)
- What hive system do you run? (Langstroth, Dadant, National, Zander, etc.)
- Your #1 beekeeping problem right now (Varroa, queen issues, feeding, swarming, wintering, moisture, robbingā¦)
Letās build the most practical, no-BS beekeeping hub on the internet. šā”Welcome to Modern Beekeeping!