Exercise 2 solution (sample answer) 1. Local rules and registration: local authority or beekeeping association. 2. Neighbours and siting distances: beekeeping association, neighbours. 3. Costs of equipment and bees: suppliers, association. 4. How to judge a good seller or healthy bees: an experienced local beekeeper. 5. How to extract and store honey: a beginners' manual or course. 6. How to treat or monitor for pests and disease: association, official advice. 7. Medical advice on stings and allergy: a doctor. 8. Exact timing of tasks in my area: local beekeepers, local weather records. 9. Insurance: association, insurer. 10. How many hives to start with: experienced local beekeepers. Any eight honest items with a sensible source of answers are fine.