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TexChik · F
I love to barter. A sweet little man and his son asked to put bees on our place. We raise a lot of alfalfa and that seems to make the best honey. I agreed only if he would make enclosures (pens) to keep the larger animals from destroying his hives . At first, I only asked for a jar of honey. Now he has over 100 hives spread out on us and now I ask for 2 cases. He has free use of the barn and water and tools if he needs it. In return I get some amazing honey (which I mostly give away as gifts) , and I help out an honest man and his son. That feels good. I also have 2 sets of friendly eyes on our place that will report anything unusual to us.