Vasfiye Dinç, who began beekeeping in Bilecik to provide honey for her son, has turned a…

Vasfiye Dinç, who began beekeeping in Bilecik to provide honey for her son, has turned a single hive into 100, marking a significant achievement. After her husband stepped back from the venture, Dinç took over and expanded her operation, producing hundreds of kilograms of honey and pollen this season, inspiring other female producers.

At 46, Dinç started beekeeping in 2010 with her husband to supply honey, pollen, and royal jelly for their son. When her husband wanted to quit in 2015, she decided to continue, growing the hive count from one to 100 by creating new colonies. Registered with the Bilecik Beekeepers Association, she practices migratory beekeeping, transporting her hives to different areas.