Virginia offers free resources for aspiring beekeepers.

Virginia residents can apply for free beehive equipment through the state's Beehive Distribution Program, which opened applications on August 25 and will close on September 9. This initiative aims to boost the number of managed honey bee colonies in Virginia by providing assembly equipment to selected applicants, chosen randomly. Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years old, while businesses and government entities cannot apply. Multiple individuals at the same address may submit applications, but a maximum of three beehive units can be awarded per household in a fiscal year.