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BY ANNA MANESS
Jodi McCumber checks on her honey bees at her property in Liberty Hill while the insects y around her.
The queen bee lays her eggs, which eventually hatch into larvae, within cells of the honey comb in a frame.
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Local honey farm prioritizes quality over quantity To Jodi McCumber, bees are one of the smart- est creatures on Earth; the beekeeper’s 12-year journey studying the insect has only solidi ed her appreciation for them. Meet the team throughout Texas, she said. More details The company’s services include swarm and hive removals, beekeeping classes, and agricultural
Worker bees get holes in their wings from ying miles in just one day, so their lifespan is around two weeks.
valuation consultations. The duo also o ers agricultural exemption contracts, which can help property owners lower their property taxes, McCumber said. McCumber said some items the company o ers include raw and infused honey; beeswax lip balm, candles and lotion bars; and bee pollen. While some products can take months to make, McCumber said the process shouldn’t be rushed. “I like to hold us at a higher standard,” she said. “I would never sacri ce quality for quantity.”
McCumber and her business partner, James, started beekeeping in 2012 with their business Jackass Honey Farms, located in Liberty Hill. The farm began selling products from its rst harvest in 2014, McCumber said. “People talk about the crazy cat ladies out there in the world,” McCumber said. “Well, I became like the crazy bee lady.” At rst, the McCumbers managed just two hives, but now the two oversee 200-400 beehives
A hive box holds up to 10 frames each.
512-484-1101 www.jackasshoneyfarms.com
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