| system | 💰 initial cost | 💸 annual cost | 🛠️ labor hours | other resources used | 🤑 revenue | ✨ additional benefits | | -------------------------------------- | --------------- | -------------- | --------------- | -------------------- | ---------- | ------------------------------------------ | | [[honey bees - food production - village living\|bee farming]] | $125k | $15k | 1000 | 20 acres land | $79.9k | 6m cal, ecosystem support, community honey | #### Assumptions - the system is designed to support a community of 1,000 people - community guarantees 2 lbs of honey/person/year - revenue calculations are based on current average market prices for bee products. - land usage is optimized for forage, pollination, and biodiversity within a 15-20 acre radius. #### Labor 1,000 Hours | task | hours/year | notes | | --------------------- | ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | weekly hive checks | 200 | year-round inspection and maintenance of hives. | | honey extraction | 300 | seasonal work including uncapping, extraction, and filtering. | | equipment maintenance | 150 | repairs, replacements, and storage upkeep. | | processing/bottling | 200 | bottling honey and preparing other bee products for sale. | | system cleaning | 150 | cleaning tools and facilities post-harvest to ensure hygiene and efficiency. | | total labor (hours) | 1,000 | includes operational, maintenance, and emergency labor requirements. | #### Operating Costs $15k | component | annual cost ($) | justification | | | --------------------- | --------------- | --------------------------------------------- | --- | | equipment maintenance | $5,000 | repairs, replacements, and routine upkeep. | | | queens/bees | $4,000 | sustaining colony health and replacing stock. | | | utilities/supplies | $3,000 | power, water, and consumable materials. | | | testing/monitoring | $2,000 | ensures product quality and colony health. | | | insurance | $1,000 | liability and operational risk coverage. | | | total annual cost | $15,000 | | | #### Initial Costs $125k -> $8.3k/year | component | initial cost ($) | lifespan (years) | amortized cost/year ($) | justification | | -------------------- | ---------------- | ---------------- | ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------- | | hives and equipment | $50,000 | 15 | $3,333 | includes hives, tools, and protective gear. | | processing facility | $40,000 | 15 | $2,667 | extraction and storage infrastructure. | | extraction equipment | $20,000 | 15 | $1,333 | uncapping machine, extractor, and filters. | | storage/dispensing | $15,000 | 15 | $1,000 | tanks, heating, and dispensing systems. | | total initial cost | $125,000 | - | $8,333 | | #### Production Output | metric | amount | notes | | ----------------------- | --------------- | ------------------------------------------ | | annual honey production | 6,000 lbs | from 120 hives, averaging 50 lbs per hive. | | community consumption | 2,000 lbs | 2 lbs/person/year. | | surplus for sale | 4,000 lbs | marketed to generate revenue. | | additional products | beeswax, pollen | diversifies income streams. | #### Revenue Potential $79.9k/year | product | revenue ($) | production cost ($) | profit margin ($) | notes | | -------------------- | ----------- | ------------------- | ----------------- | -------------------------------------- | | honey (4,000 lbs) | $40,000 | $6,200 | $33,800 | priced at $10/lb. | | beeswax (500 lbs) | $6,250 | $500 | $5,750 | priced at $12.50/lb. | | propolis (400 oz) | $2,400 | $300 | $2,100 | priced at $6/oz. | | royal jelly (400 oz) | $6,000 | $750 | $5,250 | priced at $15/oz. | | bee pollen (500 lbs) | $10,000 | $1,000 | $9,000 | priced at $20/lb. | | pollination services | $24,000 | $0 | $24,000 | $200/hive/season for external clients. | | total revenue | $88,650 | $8,750 | $79,900 | consolidated annual profitability. | #### Key Requirements - flight radius: 2-3 miles optimal for bee foraging. - nectar sources: ~2 million flowers per hive. - water access: year-round, within 1/4 mile of hives. - protected locations: include wind breaks and exposure to morning sun. - disease/pest management: regular monitoring and mitigation strategies.