I am going to get into honeybees this year. I have no idea what I am getting into, but have been reading for over a year about them. I would like to find someone in my area that I could learn from, but that is a hard thing to do. I have 49 acres that have over 25 apple trees on, so I should have a good little place to start.
Hello and Welcome!
I'm sure you'll find this forum to be a great place to learn more about bees and beekeeping. Please post your location in your profile. Much of beekeeping is "location-specific", so we'll be better able to answer your questions if we know where you are.
You shouldn't have that much trouble finding other beekeepers in Kentucky. Find a local club and get involved:
http://www.kyagr.com/statevet/bees/association/index.htm (http://www.kyagr.com/statevet/bees/association/index.htm)
Clubs are great for finding mentors and getting connected with nearby beekeepers. Plus, club members can recommend local suppliers of bees and equipment.
Keep us posted on your progress!