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The Golden Rules of Beekeeping (Preorder)

The Golden Rules of Beekeeping (Preorder)

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Co-Authored by Blake Shook and Kamon Reynolds, The Golden Rules of Beekeeping is your field guide companion offering practical answers the 250 most commonly asked beekeeping questions. So after 20 years and 1000s of hours in the bee-yard, Blake and Kamon share their expertise through quick tips and clear answers to real problems without needing to piece together advice from multiple sources. While not a replacement to a beginning beekeeping class, this is the book to reach for after the class to answer the questions you need in that exact moment. 

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Print Length: 480 pages
Language: English
Publish Date: December 2025

Shipping February 2026!

Preorder today, and copies will be available for pickup and shipping early 2026.

Clear Practical Answers

The top 250 questions answered and explained in plain language with step-by-step guidance.

Beekeeper-Friendly Format

Organized by the real challenges ALL beekeepers face, with quick tips and expert insights.

Making Beekeeping Easier

From feeding and hive management, to swarming and pests, this book has the answers.

Meet the Authors

Blake Shook

Blake started beekeeping at age twelve and, over 20-plus years, has grown a childhood hobby into one of the largest bee operations in the US with 30,000 hives. He also manages several companies in and outside beekeeping, stays active in national associations, and has spent thousands of hours in the beeyard—facing every issue in this book and sharing that knowledge whenever he can.

Kamon Reynolds

Kamon is the founder of the North American Honey Bee Expo, one of the largest beekeeping expositions in the world. He raises queens, makes splits, and teaches beekeeping through events across North America and his YouTube channel. He and his wife, Laurel, manage 500 hives, as he provides practical, experience-based guidance to beekeepers at all levels.

WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING

The Golden Rules of Beekeeping addresses nearly every question that a beginning beekeeper could ask, and answers them quickly and succinctly in plain, easily readable language...

...In my years of teaching throughThe Way To Bee, I’ve always said that the largest room in the world is the room for improvement. Question everything. Blake and Kamon are providing the answers.This book is a vital addition to any beekeeper’s library—regardless of which state you call home.