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Plain Talk: Mentoring Challenges (222)
Every beekeeper starts somewhere, but how much guidance should an experienced beekeeper offer to a beginner? In this episode, host Jim Tew reflects on the challenges of mentoring new beekeepers and the lessons learned over decades of beekeeping.
Jim shares a personal story about a new beekeeper looking to start hives alongside chickens and goats on his seven-acre property. He explores the delicate balance between providing essential advice and allowing new beekeepers to learn through experience—without overwhelming them with too much information too soon.
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