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Honey bees contribute $15-20 billion annually to US agriculture through pollination services alone. The honey is almost a byproduct.
A commercial operation with 3,000 colonies grosses $600K-$900K annually. Profit margin is 10-15% in a good year. The truck payment doesn't care about the bees.
Almonds in February, apples in April, blueberries in May, clover in June. Commercial beekeepers drive 1,600+ miles per season chasing bloom and pollination.
