I am in Germany, They do not believe in paying beekeepers for pollination services. Thier take on it is that there are enough bees to go around.
So to answer your question I just ask farmers or friends with a lot of land if I can place some hives on the property. So far I have unlimited use of the mountain I live on, 10 hectars 40 km away, a 5 hectar plot 10 km away and a orchard about a 45 min drive away. I have more out yards than hives. My goal is 1000 hives in 10 years( when I retire).
So to answer your question I just ask farmers or friends with a lot of land if I can place some hives on the property. So far I have unlimited use of the mountain I live on, 10 hectars 40 km away, a 5 hectar plot 10 km away and a orchard about a 45 min drive away. I have more out yards than hives. My goal is 1000 hives in 10 years( when I retire).
