Trivia: What type of animals do farmers keep in an apiary?
Bees
Geese
Cattle
Alpacas
The correct answer is Bees
So why is this answer correct? : A collection of beehives is called an apiary, or “bee yard.” This comes from the Latin word “apis” meaning bee. According to the USDA, there are around 1,600 commercial beekeepers in the U.S., accounting for 60% of the nation’s honey production. Hobbyists and part-time beekeepers make up for the other 40% of U.S. honey production, resulting in 157 million pounds of honey in 2019.