Keeping these industrious animals teaches a lot about yourself as a farmer. While bees are extremely boisterous and can produce mind-boggling harvests of honey, they are also prone to numerous issues ranging between wax-eating moths, temperature fluctuations, aggression, impromptu and unwanted migration to even the death of a queen. Let it be said, however, that beekeeping is one of the most rewarding hobbies that can be had, and not just for the sweet treat that comes with it. Beekeeping teaches much about how to problem solve, how to get into a wonderful and collaborative community, and to truly appreciate the local delicacies of Southern Ontario. If this sounds like the hobby for you, here are a few pieces that come highly recommended. Beehives The beehive recommended most often to beginners is a Langstroth hive due its generally intuitive design. A Langstroth hive is a vertically modular beehive, with vertically hung frames and a bottom board with an entrance to allow the bees to m...