For 50 years, individuals in Kaufbeuren have been learning the art of beekeeping

For 50 years, individuals in Kaufbeuren have been learning the art of beekeeping. However, challenges such as climate change, the varroa mite, and evolving agricultural practices present new hurdles for beekeepers. By Katharina Gsöll | 18.09.26 - updated: 18.09.26, 17:00 Uhr | | | |

“Beekeepers must learn throughout their lives,” state Andreas Schmidt-Tesch, head of the beekeeping school, and Johann Fischer, a beekeeping consultant. While many view beekeeping as a charming hobby involving a few hives in the garden and honey harvesting in summer, participants in the Schwaben beekeeping school quickly realize it requires keen observation, specialized knowledge, and a sense of responsibility. Katharina Gsöll 87600 Kaufbeuren Agriculture