The Thriving Farmer Podcast

Can going back to more sustainable ways be the key to modern beekeeping success? On this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael is joined by Adam Martin of Bee Kept Farm in middle Tennessee. Along with his wife, Leslie, Adam got into beekeeping using commonly taught methods. After an unsuccessful first year, they decided to think “outside the bee box” and shifted their beekeeping to more natural and sustainable methods.  Tune in to hear how Adam has gone back to more traditional methods to allow the bees to be bees.  In this episode, you’ll hear… About how Adam got started in beekeeping 1:33 How feral swarms tend to behave 7:35 What Adam does to ensure that his bees thrive 10:38 How Adam harvests honey in a horizontal hive 14:36 What they do to handle pests 18:51 How Adam makes money with his Bee Kept Farm 23:25 What other animals Adam has on his farm 30:52 About the biggest question people have during Bee Kept classes 41:17 What bee species Adam recommends for late crops 44:17 About the Guest: Ada