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Can I harvest honey in my first year of beekeeping?
For most new beekeepers, it is generally recommended not to harvest honey in the first year. Many new hives are started with a 3-pound package of bees, in early spring, though nucs are also very popular. A package allows new beekeepers to observe and grow alongside their colony and learn the basics of hive development.However,…
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PerfectBee Colony is a unique and rich membership for hobbyist beekeepers.
Colony features benefits to help you learn (or learn more!) about your beekeeping, engage with other beekeepers and save money on your beekeeping supplies.
And best of all, Colony is a wonderful and friendly community of beekeepers, all helping each other to enjoy their bee passion!
Learn MoreColony features benefits to help you learn (or learn more!) about your beekeeping, engage with other beekeepers and save money on your beekeeping supplies.
And best of all, Colony is a wonderful and friendly community of beekeepers, all helping each other to enjoy their bee passion!


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Colony members enjoy access to our wonderful PerfectBee Ambassadors.
These highly experienced beekeepers, from across the country, participate in the Colony Forum answering questions from Colony members and, in the process, saving bees!
Ambassadors also attend our regular Colony Cluster online meetings, where Colony members can get their beekeeping questions answered in real time.
Meet Our AmbassadorsThese highly experienced beekeepers, from across the country, participate in the Colony Forum answering questions from Colony members and, in the process, saving bees!
Ambassadors also attend our regular Colony Cluster online meetings, where Colony members can get their beekeeping questions answered in real time.