Sold some honey at the local school fete. I don't sell much honey, but the Christmas fete is the busiest day for me in terms of selling honey.
The people that attend the Christmas fete are normally the parents and the children that attend the school. The hives themselves aren't to far and it really is local honey. Some of the bees will be in these peoples gardens.
Its nice for me to talk to customers and hear people talk about honey and how they use it. Some people have bought honey from me before and its nice to see them again. Some will tell me about how they found the honey and I have never had a complaint. However most of the honey that I sell is this years stock. I had a couple of jars from last year but not many. Its better than selling it via a middleman and not hearing what people think of the product.
People told me about how they mix honey with whisky and chilies flakes for colds, that seems very popular and it was new to me. I told people why the honeys are different colors and this differences between set and liquid honey and also the subtle taste differences.
I also feel if your selling direct to the public and to people that you know or who know you even in passing, you are putting yourself on the line. Its your reputation on the line also and though I am selling the honey I kind of what to say I'm not making a huge profit. It covers the costs, off the honey, and the jar and the time it takes. The profits just go back into buy medication and buying new equipment, very little actually goings into my pocket, if any. This to some will make me just a hobbyist, and I guess I am, but the benefits that the bees bring are huge. Its making these peoples gardens look better. Helping to pollinate the flowers and fruit in their gardens. It also give me a chance to highlight this point to them.
