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So one-half acre could have up to six hives, three-quarters acre could have up to nine hives, and a one acre lot could have up to twelve hives. Additionally, keeping one nuc for every two hives is also acceptable.

Starting a hive as early in the spring as possible—in Tennessee, April is ideal—gives your bees the best chance to store enough honey to make it. But to begin that early you'll need to plan months in advance. Why? Demand is high for packaged bees, and suppliers begin taking orders in the fall and occasionally sell out.

If you pack or sell more than 150 gallons of honey per year, you must be licensed and inspected by the State of Tennessee as a food manufacturing facility. Contact TDA Consumer & Industry Services at 615-837-5153 for more information.

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With that in mind, let's get started. Acquire Beekeeping Knowledge. ... Create a Plan. ... Choose Your Beekeeping Equipment Wisely. ... Understand The Regulations of the Honey Business. ... Start Small. ... Learn How to Raise and Care for Bees. ... Understand How to Package Honey. ... Learning How to Package Honey the Right Way.

Generally speaking, most backyard beekeepers have 1 to 2 acres of land with 2 or 3 bee hives. I have personally had 10 hives on a 1 acre lot in a subdivision. One important thing to do is talk with your neighbors first.

If you pack or sell more than 150 gallons of honey per year, you must be licensed and inspected by the State of Tennessee as a food manufacturing facility.

Beekeeping can be enjoyed by almost anyone in Tennessee, whether you live on a farm or have nothing more than a backyard for your new hobby.