One of the best ways to save on property taxes is to apply for an Agricultural classification. Bee apiaries are specifically included as a form of agriculture in most states.

This is where our idea for opening up privately held lands to beekeepers to rebuild bee colonies was first formed. We at the American Bee Project realized that we can use the agricultural tax classification to help save our nation's honeybees by giving land owners an incentive to allow bee keepers use of their vacant land.

Our program has already made an impact across the state of Florida with more than 4,500 pristine acres of bee habitat being made available to nourish over 36 billion bees. Below, we have compiled information on how to qualify your land for an agricultural classification, how and when to apply, and beekeeping guidelines so that you too can help the honey bees in your state.

Please do not be discouraged if your local tax assessor tells you that bees do not qualify for agricultural tax benefits in your area, or only want to grant you benefits for the footprint of the hives. Tax assessors once routinely denied tax benefits for cattle grazing and argued that horses are not livestock! The efforts of a lot of people just like you has changed that mentality. With your help, beekeepers will start receiving equal treatment that they are entitled to under the law.

Stay tuned for an eBook that will provide more specific guidelines, how-to's and templates for each state!

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