The U.S. Beekeeping Industry

Frederic L. Hoff and Lois Schertz Willett

No 305707, Agricultural Economic Reports from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: 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

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Crop Production/Industries; Livestock Production/Industries; Marketing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 82
Date: 1994-05
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.305707

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