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This is Chris Redgrave for Zions Bank Speaking on Business.

Are you looking for a new hobby? Guess what one of the hottest trends right now is? Backyard beekeeping. This can be done anywhere someone's home is, from rooftops and apartments to private backyards. Victor and his dad Mike Bachman and their friend Nate Hall figured this out years ago and bought their first beehives.

The idea for Deseret Hive Supply came to Victor, Mike and Nate when they realized as hobbyist beekeepers, they had no place to turn for knowledge, equipment and tips, so they had to figure it all out by trial and error. That's when they knew they were on to something, especially as their passion for beekeeping grew.

Their vision is for Deseret Hive Supply is to be a full-service beekeeping supply company for Utah. Everyone who discovers the business loves it, and they're amazed at the available resources and support for their hobby as a beekeeper. The most important thing that motivates the owners is the decline in bees every year in the U.S., which is the mission of their company.

What started six years ago in their backyard is on a roll right now. Deseret Hive Supply in Ogden teaches classes, sells hives, bees and honey. There's also protective gear and tools, and they feature two types of hives, Langstroth and Top Bar. They also build a classroom to teach fellow beekeepers the art of raising bees. And this company is growing every year and now has a new location at 1512 Washington Boulevard in Ogden.

They are dedicated to helping keep the bees healthy. An important reason why you have to replace your bees is because in the wintertime they keep warm by forming a cluster and huddling up together. Even with protection and sugar from the beekeeper, some of the bees still don't make it through the winter, so when spring comes, their hive needs replenished.

Deseret Hive Supply now has 7 employees counting ownership. You can find them online at deserethivesupply.com or visit them in person at their store in Ogden.

For Zions Bank, I'm Chris Redgrave, speaking on business.

Deseret Hive Supply 1512 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 801-690-4170 www.deserethivesupply.com

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