Why would you want to be a beekeeper?

Question: Why would you want to be a beekeeper?
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Asked by to Simon on 17 Jun 2014. This question was also asked by .
- Simon Redfern answered on 17 Jun 2014:
  
  because bees are fascinating – individuals that operate together as a colony, like a super-organism. And they make honey, which I enjoy. And they pollinate so many of the plants that we rely on for food (all fruit crops, and many vegetables).

Question: Why would you want to be a beekeeper?