Bee-first care
How colony strength, forage, weather, and winter stores guide our harvest decisions.
Read the management principles →CARE THROUGH EVERY SEASON
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Winter preparation
Our overview of winter bees, mite pressure, and seasonal preparation in the apiary.
Read the winter guide →Winter Beekeeper’s Workshop
12 practical winter tasks, from colony monitoring and comb storage to spring equipment and swarm planning.
Read the winter workshop →Modified Single Deep
A seasonal approach to spring brood space, the nectar flow, and winter configuration.
Read the seasonal method →Protect the Comb
Practical guidance for storing frames and drawn comb.
Open Protect the Comb →These guides share our approach to keeping bees in northeastern Kansas. Start with colony care and winter preparation, or meet the beekeepers on our farm page.