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The U.S. Beekeeping Industry

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  • Hoff, Frederic L.
  • Willett, Lois Schertz

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An estimated 125-150,000 beekeepers in the United States operate between 3.2 and 3.4 million honeybee colonies. Less than 2 percent of beekeepers are full-time (commercial) operators (300 or more colonies), more than 90 percent are hobbyists (fewer than 25 colonies), and the remainder are part-time (25-299 colonies). Honeybee pollination is vital to U.S. agriculture. Most pollination is provided free as a byproduct of honey production. In 1988, beekeepers derived 53 percent of their income from honey program payments. Total honey program payments have declined from $100 million in 1988 to $16 million in 1992. This report updates information on the beekeeping industry and its relationship to agriculture and the environment

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  • Hoff, Frederic L. & Willett, Lois Schertz, 1994. "The U.S. Beekeeping Industry," Agricultural Economic Reports 305707, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:uerser:305707
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.305707
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    1. Headings, M. E., 1995. "Threats To Honey Bee Pollinators: A Threat To Food Sustainability And Trade," 31st Annual Meeting, July 10-14, 1995, Dover, Barbados 257089, Caribbean Food Crops Society.

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