So I am hearing that Paramount farms is trying to buy out beekeepers. Is this true? And if so what is the end game? I hear they may be trying to buy 90 thousand hives!
I think it's a great idea, but maybe I'm wrong, let them figure out on there own how rough ($$$) it really is to bring a 12 frame avg to there own orchard. They will quickly learn that there own payment structure (paramount) blows. It's easy to make video's & run around to the coffee shop meetings and talk about it, it's a hole different ball game doing it.i think its not a good idea to have a walmart of beekeeping. maybe im wrong tho....
This is the USA. Walmarts are allowed, so are thrift shops. The almond growers have every right to buy bees, especially with the high rental price. If I had to rent a vacation house for 200,000 for three weeks, I would certainly consider buying one -- if I had the money. On the other hand, the house needs maintenance, so if I really did have the money, renting might be less worry and bother. Depends on the landlordi would like to hear peoples views and thoughts on this subject. please comment folks.
I think they are quite familiar with bees, beekeeping and beekeepers. I suspect many beekeepers would gladly go on salary and have a steady income, rather than having to follow the elusive honey flows. Presumably these companies have millions of acres in various states and the budget to maintain the colonies. I mean, if they pay $200 per colony already, it seems obvious they could hire a crew, pay expenses and still spend less. Otherwise, why would they attempt it?At the end of the day Paramount will likely end up having greater respect for beekeepers no matter if the go all in or not.
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Peter, I can't think of one good keeper that would do that, that has the management skills that they would require for that size of outfit.
they aint farmers eitherIan. Remember One earth farms? Well they didn't last long.
Interesting statement. I mean, because you can't think of one -- there aren't any? Or is it that they wouldn't be "good beekeepers" in your eyes if they did that?Peter, I can't think of one good keeper that would do that, that has the management skills that they would require for that size of outfit.
I can't see much of a upside to them doing so.Interesting statement. I mean, because you can't think of one -- there aren't any? Or is it that they wouldn't be "good beekeepers" in your eyes if they did that?
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