How many hives can one beekeeper have?
Most hobbyist beekeepers have less than 25 hives. What we refer to as a side-liner (those with another source of income) usually have between 25 and 500. Most commercial beekeepers have between 500 and 5000. The largest commercial beekeeper on record had approximately 50,000 beehives. Commercial beekeepers usually have employees to help them manage their hives.
