Man has kept bees for thousands of years. It is a mature, well-established hobby for many and a commercial business for others. Although bees face an uncertain future, humans have found a way to offer bees an environment that at least gives them a shot at survival and maybe even a chance to thrive. Those who practice and advocate natural beekeeping believe that bees are extremely effective at taking care of themselves through natural processes and with little (or no) help from man. In my opinion honey and wax are a byproduct of a happy healthy colony. This is a symbiotic relationship that I take a little, sell it to support my efforts in making healing salves, and the costs
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