I'm an organic grower and I believe all my neighbors are too, if the state of their yard is anything to go by. I think I'm going to try my hand at beekeeping. What's a reliable source for bees and the necessary gear?
I think you should ask your local extension. I wouldn't be keen to buy a queen bee that needed to be shipped to me, but maybe it isn't as big of a deal as I think it would be.