Bertal and Zeytin Albay, a beekeeping couple from Kartaldere village in Muş's Varto district,…

Bertal and Zeytin Albay, a beekeeping couple from Kartaldere village in Muş's Varto district, have expanded their apiary from 30 to 600 hives over 40 years, harvesting around 8 tons of honey this year. During winter, they relocate their hives to Mersin, Antalya, Adana, and Hatay, returning them to Varto in spring.

At 60 and 59 years old, respectively, the couple, who have four children, began beekeeping shortly after their marriage at age 20. They manage the hives together, producing organic honey and selling various types, including filtered honey, black hive honey, comb honey, and pollen, at a roadside stand.