People who maintain and care for colonies of honeybees, managing hives to produce honey and other bee products.
From 'bee' and 'keeper,' meaning one who keeps or maintains. The practice dates back thousands of years, but the formal title 'beekeeper' became standardized during the 1800s.
Modern beekeepers are basically managing tiny livestock operations—they breed bees, medicate them against diseases, move hives seasonally to follow wildflower blooms, and negotiate peace treaties with their neighbors when swarms escape!
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