Beekeeping      
 
   
  pict1   Under the direction of an experienced beekeeper, the trainees volunteer to maintain and care for the bees.  They learn to gather and bottle the honey for sale at the local farmers' markets. The proceeds from the sale of the honey are divided among the trainees who work with the bees.  

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    The trainees are responsible for checking the hives regularly and insuring that the bees are healthy.        
   
   
 

 

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    Once the trainees collect the raw honey. The next step is to carefully package it. Then, it's off to the farmer's markets to sell their honey.       The trainees care for 6 beehives thriving on the farm property.