From Hobby to Hive: How One Georgia Man Built a Buzz-Worthy Beekeeping Business VIDEO
What began as a post-surgery hobby has turned into a thriving family-run apiary. Meet Scott Bates of Northwest Georgia Busy Bees, whose passion for bees has grown from two hives to a dream of fifty and beyond.
Discover how this Cohutta-based beekeeper turned raw honey and beeswax into natural products—and how local honey could benefit your health. A sweet success story you don’t want to miss!
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