Chepsir Farm
At the heart of our operations is the Chepsir Honey Fields farm. Here, we maintain our own hives using a combination of traditional and modern beekeeping techniques. Our farm serves as a model of sustainable beekeeping practices and a training ground for local beekeepers.
Community Cooperatives
In addition to our own farm, we've incorporated the community through a network of
beekeeping cooperatives. This model allows us to:
- Support and empower local beekeepers
- Ensure a consistent supply of high-quality honey
- Spread the economic benefits of beekeeping throughout the community
- Preserve traditional beekeeping knowledge while introducing modern techniques
Beekeeping Process
At Chepsir Honey Fields and our associated cooperatives, we combine traditional Kenyan beekeeping wisdom with modern sustainable practices:
- Natural Hives: We use a mix of traditional log hives and modern Langstroth hives.
- No Chemicals: Our bees are never exposed to pesticides or artificial feeds.
- Minimal Intervention: We let our bees do what they do best, intervening only when necessary.
- Sustainable Harvesting: We ensure our bees have enough honey to thrive year-round.
- Knowledge Sharing: Regular workshops allow our cooperative members to exchange techniques and experiences.
Cooperative Model
Our cooperative model is at the core of our commitment to community development. We believe in the power of collective effort and shared success. Our initiatives include:
- Natural Hives: We use a mix of traditional log hives and modern Langstroth hives.
- No Chemicals: Our bees are never exposed to pesticides or artificial feeds.
- Minimal Intervention: We let our bees do what they do best, intervening only when necessary.
- Sustainable Harvesting: We ensure our bees have enough honey to thrive year-round.
- Knowledge Sharing: Regular workshops allow our cooperative members to exchange techniques and experiences.
