I was wondering what the going rate is in your area and what you pollinate.
Depends on the crop, hives per acre requirement, etc. Ballpark figure is $50.00 to $80.00 per hive.
I don't know what is charged but the price has been going up
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kirko
here in Ga. the average prices the last few years were going from $40-$55 a hive, its not like other states like California that get from $140-$180 a hive, Im sure other states have their own prices also that are different.....
Since I live in Southern Oregon, I inquired about almond pollenation...I am told the going prince is $140-150 per hive...But the hive has to have 7 frames covered with bees.
I wonder what it would be up here in indiana? How would i find out? :) :mrgreen:
I found this info posted in the bee culture magazine jan 2007. Region 7 -$47.83 average pollination fee colected.
Whatever the "going rate" is I won't haul them around for less than $50 a hive because it's too much work and too much gas for too little return otherwise. If they can find someone cheaper, then that's less work I have to do. :)
$45.00 tree crop----$55.00 Vine Crop. Charlie
I like mine where they're at. I get a good early flow and then when it gets hot I can coast along, start my fall program, make queens , garden, etc.-etc. and on and on, oh well, ya'll get the pic.
doak
I think I'm going to have to (eventually, when my hive count is respectable) network with some my neighboring state's organic almond farmers. 8-) Be great way to jump start the season and get paid for doing so.
i change 30-40 a hives over 100 acres
Quote from: imabkpr on March 14, 2007, 10:58:51 PM
$45.00 tree crop----$55.00 Vine Crop. Charlie
I like those prices with a minimum of 10 hives at lest..