A great summary of some of the many reasons one should consider taking up beekeeping to build resiliency into their life.
http://www.greenphonebooth.com/2014/04/11-reasons-you-should-consider.html
Also check out the Beekeeping Group Page and the following WSID Articles on beekeeping: Small-Scale Beekeeping / Honey Bee Candy: Winter Feeding
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://peakprosperity.com/11-reasons-you-should-consider-beekeeping/