๐ฏ Purpose
Organize your hives by location or management group with apiaries - perfect for beekeepers managing multiple sites, tracking different locations, or organizing colonies by operational needs.
๐ญ User Story
- As a beekeeper with hives in multiple locations
- I want to group my hives into apiaries
- So that I can organize colonies by location and manage inspection routes efficiently
๐ Key Benefits
- Location-Based Organization: Group hives by physical site, yard, or geographic location
- Multi-Site Management: Easily switch between different apiary locations
- Inspection Planning: Plan inspection routes by organizing hives into convenient groups
- Flexible Grouping: Create apiaries based on location, ownership, or management approach
- GPS Tracking: Track exact locations with map visualization
๐ก Use Cases
Multiple Locations
Manage hives spread across your backyard, a friend's property, and a commercial location. Each apiary keeps hives organized by site.
Commercial Operations
Organize dozens of hives across multiple yards. Plan inspection routes by visiting one apiary at a time.
Shared Beekeeping
Separate your personal hives from those you manage for others by creating different apiaries.
Seasonal Movement
Track hives moved for pollination contracts by creating apiaries for different seasonal locations.
๐ How to Use
- Create apiary - Click "Add Apiary" from your dashboard
- Name your location - Give it a meaningful name (e.g., "Backyard", "North Farm")
- Add location - Optionally add GPS coordinates or address
- Add hives - Create new hives within the apiary or move existing ones
- View on map - See all your apiaries visualized on a map
๐ Organization Tips
- Use clear location names (avoid generic names like "Apiary 1")
- Add GPS coordinates for remote locations
- Include notes about access, parking, or site conditions
- Group hives that you inspect together
Last Updated: December 5, 2025