I think we have a bee raiser on this thread, I haven’t tried to raise them, intended to do so, some day.
See if you can find a local bee grower, they will often sell honey to you by the gallon, at a fraction of the cost.
They say local honey helps folks with allergies to get over them.
I know someone already. A guy I went to third grade with took over his family business of bees. He's 3rd generation at it. I have wanted bees since that kid's dad came and talked to our 3rd grade class about beekeeping! I just gotta get that land to put them on!!!! That's all that's holdin' me up!