In this edition of Career Callouts, we meet Susan Robinson, a hobby beekeeper from Massachusetts, and owner of the small business Buzz 10 Honey.
Beekeepers are skilled specialists who work closely with bees, often in challenging outdoor conditions, where patience, precision, and a deep understanding of bee behavior are essential.
They must be knowledgeable in apiary maintenance, queen breeding, disease control, and seasonal hive management.
An apiary is a place where beehives are kept, typically a collection of hives or colonies of bees.
Beekeepers use specialized tools and protective gear to ensure safety for themselves and the bees while optimizing honey production and pollination.
The salary for a professional beekeeper in the u.s. varies widely, it ranges between $30 thousand to $60 thousand dollars per year, depending on scale and region.