From bee husbandry to harvesting, processing, packing and point of sale, artisan products Martin and Stephanie Lynch are involved in every aspect of their Vitality Bee Product honey and bee pollen. Martin (who works full time as an electrical engineer) handles the hives and Stephanie (a software data analyst) the rest. With two small children, they can attend only Hamilton Farmers' Market, but it's important for sales and profile. "People tell us how much they enjoy the honeys and the flavours, it gives us a real boost for the week" says Stephanie.
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