Programs & Partnership

Working Together.

Two ways to get closer to the hive. Host bees on your property and earn honey, or learn the craft from a beekeeper who's been in the field.

Program One

Host a Hive.
Earn Free Honey.

You've got the property. We've got the bees, the hardware, and the know-how. Together, we can put that space to work and split the reward. You don't lift a finger, and raw Florida wildflower honey shows up at your door.

Already have a wild colony that moved in? Even better. We can work with an established wild hive on your property instead of bringing in a new one — no new bees required.

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    We supply everythingHardware, bees, protective equipment, feed — all on us. You provide the land.
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    We handle all the workInspections, treatments, harvesting, re-queening, winterizing — fully managed by Altitude Apiary.
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    You get free honeyWe agree on a fair split of each harvest. Your share is real, raw, small-batch Florida honey dried to 15.9%.
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    Serving North Port & surrounding areasWe work locally so we can visit the hive regularly and keep things running right.

How It Works

1

Reach Out

Send us a message and tell us a little about your property and what you're looking for.

2

Site Visit

We come take a look at your space, talk through placement, and make sure it's a good fit for the bees.

3

We Set Up

We bring the hive, install the colony, and get everything settled. You don't need to do a thing.

4

Honey Split

At harvest, we divide the batch. Your share is raw, ready to eat, and delivered straight to you.

No experience needed. No ongoing commitment from you. Just property, patience, and a fondness for good honey.

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Program Two

Personal Beekeeping Coaching.

You've thought about getting into beekeeping but don't know where to start. Or maybe you have a wild hive and want to learn how to work it. Either way, you don't need a bee club — you need a coach who picks up the phone.

Not your average beekeeping class. Bee clubs meet once a week, gatekeep half the information, and aren't there when you actually need help. Our coaching is personal, flexible, and available when things come up — because in beekeeping, things always come up.

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    Weekly or monthly sessionsYou set the pace. We work around your schedule, not the other way around.
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    Available between sessionsA question comes up at the hive on a Tuesday afternoon? Text or call. You have a real coach, not a once-a-week meeting room.
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    Re-queening wild hivesGot a wild colony that moved in? We can teach you how to assess it, re-queen it, and turn it into a productive, manageable hive.
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    Full planning guidanceThere's a lot to think through before you start: equipment, placement, local regulations, seasonality. We help you get it right from day one.

What We Can Cover

✓ Getting started from zero
✓ Hive inspection technique
✓ Re-queening wild colonies
✓ Identifying healthy vs. struggling hives
✓ Equipment selection and setup
✓ Seasonal Florida hive management
✓ Harvesting and processing honey
✓ Handling swarms and splits

Think of it as a personal beekeeping education, built around your situation, on your schedule.

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Common Questions

A Few Things People Ask.

Do I need any beekeeping experience to host a hive?

None at all. You don't touch the hive, wear protective gear, or do any of the maintenance. That's entirely on us. Your only job is to have the space and be okay with bees foraging your property — which, for most flowering yards, is actually a benefit.

How much space do I need to host a hive?

Less than you'd think. A single hive takes up roughly the footprint of a storage bin. Ideally you'd have a corner of a yard with some sun exposure and not right up against a fence line, but we'll assess your specific property on the site visit and let you know if it works.

What does the honey split look like?

We work this out together before anything is installed. Every property and colony is different, so we set a fair arrangement up front based on the size of the hive and expected yields. There's no pressure — if the numbers don't work for you, you're under no obligation.

I already have a wild hive on my property. Can you help?

Yes, and this is actually one of the more interesting situations to work with. Wild colonies have already chosen your property — they're established and motivated. We can assess the hive, re-queen it if needed, and set it up for productive management, whether through the hosting program or as part of your own beekeeping journey through coaching.

How is coaching delivered? In person or virtual?

Both are available. We can do hands-on sessions at your hive or a location in the North Port area, or work through questions and planning virtually if you're further out. We figure out what makes sense for your situation.

What if I have an urgent question between coaching sessions?

You reach out. Text, call, whatever works. Beekeeping doesn't wait for scheduled appointments, and neither do we. That's what separates a real coach from a weekly club meeting.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you want honey on your doorstep or bees in your hands, we'd love to talk through what makes sense for you.

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