Managed Honeybee Colonies
Pollination Services for Kansas Growers
AJ Honey Farms works with landowners and agricultural producers to evaluate managed honeybee colonies for crop-pollination needs.
Request Pollination InformationCall 785-505-1940Start with the Crop
A Plan Built Around Bloom
Effective pollination planning begins with the crop, expected bloom period, acreage, location, colony access, and surrounding forage. Contact AJ Honey Farms early enough to discuss whether the request fits available colonies and responsible apiary management.
Every site and season is different. Colony numbers, delivery timing, placement, duration, and pricing are determined only after the relevant conditions are reviewed.
Information We Need
Prepare for the First Conversation
Crop & Acreage
Crop or planting type, approximate acreage, planting stage, anticipated bloom, and the pollination objective.
Location & Access
Farm address or coordinates, field layout, road conditions, gate access, placement areas, security concerns, and equipment limitations.
Timing & Conditions
Expected delivery and removal windows, nearby forage, water availability, pesticide plans, and other managed colonies in the area.
How Planning Works
From Inquiry to Colony Placement
Initial Request
Share the crop, acreage, location, bloom estimate, preferred dates, and best contact information.
Site and Service Review
AJ Honey Farms reviews access, placement, pesticide exposure, colony needs, travel, timing, and availability. A site visit may be needed.
Written Service Terms
If the request is accepted, the parties document colony quantity, timing, placement, access, pricing, responsibilities, and other agreed terms.
Delivery and Pickup
Colonies are placed and removed according to the written plan, subject to weather, bloom development, site conditions, bee health, and safety.
Protecting the Colonies
Communication Matters
- Disclose planned pesticide, fungicide, and herbicide applications before an agreement is made.
- Notify AJ Honey Farms before any unplanned treatment or site change.
- Maintain safe access to agreed colony-placement areas.
- Discuss available water and competing forage.
- Protect colonies from livestock, vehicles, vandalism, flooding, and avoidable disturbance.
Pesticide Coordination
Product choice, application timing, drift, residues, and tank mixes can affect honeybees. Growers and applicators remain responsible for following labels, laws, notification requirements, and the written pollination agreement.
Discuss Site ConditionsAvailability and Results Disclaimer
Submitting an inquiry does not reserve colonies or create a service agreement. AJ Honey Farms may accept or decline requests based on colony health, availability, distance, timing, access, weather, safety, and other conditions. Honeybees are living animals operating in changing environments; AJ Honey Farms does not guarantee crop yield, fruit set, pollination level, bloom conditions, weather, or agricultural results. Final responsibilities are governed by the written agreement accepted by both parties.
Request Information
Tell Us About Your Pollination Needs
Use the prepared email to provide the essentials. Attach a field map or photographs when they will help explain access or placement.
Start a Pollination InquiryAJ Honey Farms
901 N 9th St., Suite A
Salina, KS 67401
785-505-1940
ajhoneyfarms@gmail.com
Service availability and territory are evaluated request by request.
Plan Before the Bloom Begins
Early conversations give everyone more time to evaluate colonies, access, timing, and site conditions responsibly.
Call AJ Honey FarmsHoney, Beeswax & Bee Inquiries
We harvest honey and beeswax from our own hives. Honey is extracted and strained through 600, 400, and 200 micron screens. We render our wax using a steam-heated system.
Contact AJ Honey Farms for current honeybee availability and options.
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