Where to put a hive poster

[domino]

Feedback is a gift I'm told.

I'm working on a very simple poster to give to people when I'm looking for a site.

Here's a draft, what do people think.

 

[Firefly]

"A real site" not "At real site"?

 

[domino]

"A real site" not "At real site"?

Well spotted

 

[beeno]

Hi Domino,
Just a thought how about vehicular access?

 

[rolande]

Hi, personally I wouldn't bother on the basis that these things are best discussed face to face once you've got a meeting with the land owner. In effect, I think that you may be giving them too much to think about up-front.

But, if I was using this approach I'd remove the mention of stock using hives as scratching posts; that's a possibility which'll more than likely actually create concerns. Good luck.

 

[Tom Bick]

I would introduce a photo or sketch of some honey and say from each hive you will get plenty of this.

 

[rolande]

I'd also, perhaps, incorporate some photos of well packaged honey/honeycomb, maybe even in a mocked up 'breakfast scene' complete with toast etc...

edit: post clashed with Tom's, sorry.

 

[victor meldrew]

"A real site" not "At real site"?

Wrong call re-read in context !
VM


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[alldigging]

Bees like to be sheltered

not Bee's

 

[victor meldrew]

Not if it's an abridgement of Bee colonies
VM
This happens when the pedant misses the point and gets lost in trivia !
VM


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[RogueDrone]

Talk to people those that show intrest steer conversation round to asking or suggesting they could house your hives. Comment no input from them required and you will give them a % of the crop.

I have no problem in getting out apiaries this way and already have two options for 2014 season.

 

[Arfermo]

I would introduce a photo or sketch of some honey and say from each hive you will get plenty of this.

And give them a jar to tempt them?

 

[victor meldrew]

Naughty
VM


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[Tom Bick]

And give them a jar to tempt them?

Defiantly after a hand shake to secure the deal

 

[domino]

Sadly I've given all my honey away, this is aimed more at urban landowners than farmers. Hence something to leave if there aren't about. All good feedback, thanks.

 

[HM Honey]

Hi Domino.. ignoring the reponses that seem to be more concerned with minor spelling or gramatical errors, I think this is a great idea for getting potential sites.

For what my opinions worth (not much tbh), I would recommend something in there pointing out that no effort or contribution is required of the land owner. Your bit about the hives needing weekly inspections might make some think this is required from them, which may put them off getting in touch. Something along the lines of "The hives will be fully managed by myself with no effort or contribution from you. You can just sit back and reap the benefits of having the countries main pollenator on your land"

Dont over populate the poster or people will just not read it. You want short, sharp, grab your attention statements that will simply get their interest up enough for them to contact you. You can go through all the ins and outs when they ring/email you.

 

[Erichalfbee]

How about putting it in your local free newspaper with an email for contact?

 

[victor meldrew]

A tip i was given ,was to use google maps to locate possible sites, on selecting a few, approach the land owner with your proposal to install some hives there!
The theory being that this approach is better than the "I would like to place some hives on your land " approach which is incumbent on the farmer to locate a suitable spot . Busy farmers would rather be presented with a simple yea or nay question !
VM

 

[BeeJayBee]

A tip i was given ,was to use google maps to locate possible sites, on selecting a few, approach the land owner with your proposal to install some hives there!
The theory being that this approach is better than the "I would like to place some hives on your land " approach which is incumbent on the farmer to locate a suitable spot . Busy farmers would rather be presented with a simple yea or nay question !

That's what I did. ^^^

If you just approach a farmer and ask if they've got somewhere where you can put hives, they will more than likely choose a site for you, and it might not be appropriate. Moving them later causes problems.

 

[Amari]

Feedback is a gift I'm told.

I'm working on a very simple poster to give to people when I'm looking for a site.

Here's a draft, what do people think.

Interesting pic. It looks as though alternate hive entrances face the hedge, the others face the field. My apiary also faces SE but all entrances face the hedge so that the bee flight paths are less likely to result in my landlord getting stung.