Beekeepers discover optimism following devastating fire

After a devastating warehouse fire, two beekeepers are finding hope as they work to rebuild their business. Boydean Frazier, a fourth-generation beekeeper, describes beekeeping as a fulfilling career that transcends typical business ventures. His son, Prenten Frazier, runs Beehive State Honey in American Fork, a family business with deep roots. “My great-great-great-grandfather Benjamin F. Johnson started with 100 colonies from California, despite many being smothered,” Prenten recounted. Johnson persevered, expanding his colonies and passing the knowledge down through generations.