Beekeeping can be a hobby for some and a full time profession for others. Regardless of the size or intent of one’s operation, owning and managing honey bee colonies always costs money. 

Given that, it is necessary for sideline and commercial beekeepers to generate an income with their colonies, otherwise they will not be beekeepers for very long. Furthermore, even hobbyists want a hobby that pays for itself. Thus, it seems prudent that all beekeepers, regardless of the number of colonies they manage, seek to find ways to generate income from their beekeeping enterprises. 

The good news is that there are as many ways to make money with bees as the