RESIDENTIAL BEEYARD AGREEMENT
	This agreement is made ________________________ 19______ between
	_______________________________, (Resident's Name) hereinafter called the resident
	and, ________________________________ (Beekeeper's Name) hereinafter called the
	beekeeper.


1.TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this agreement begin now and shall last as long as hives owned by the beekeeper are maintained on the premises. This agreement is not transferable.


2.RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BEEKEEPER

	a.The beekeeper shall supply hives (colonies) of bees to be delivered to the premises
	as follows: Description of location(s):______________________________________________
	_____________________________________________________________________________________
	(If additional space is needed, attach separate sheet dated and signed by both
	parties.)

	b. The beekeeper shall locate said bees in accordance with directions of the
	resident, in accordance with directions of local ordinances, or if none are given,
	according to his judgement so as to maximize safety to resident and neighbors.

	c. The resident shall be entitled to inspect, or cause to be inspected, each colony
	of bees after giving reasonable notice to the beekeeper of this intent. The resident 	shall bear the cost of inspection when resident causes inspection of colonies.

	d. The beekeeper agrees to maintain the bees in proper conditions by judicious
	inspection.

	e. The beekeeper agrees to leave the bees on the premises until:
	Approximate date: __________________________________ or ____________days after
	written notice from the resident.

	f. The beekeeper agrees to compensate the resident at the rate of _______ % of honey 	harvested from hives located on premises, or _______ % of the net proceeds from same
	hives.


3.RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESIDENT

	a. The RESIDENT agrees to provide a suitable place to locate the hives. The site must
	be accessible by truck and other vehicles used in handling and servicing the
	colonies. The grower shall allow the beekeeper entry on the premises whenever
	necessary to service the bees, and the resident assumes full responsibility for all
	loss and damage to his fields or crops resulting from the use of trucks or other
	vehicles in handling and servicing such bees.

	b. The resident agrees not to apply highly toxic pesticides while the bees are kept
	on the premises nor immediately prior to their placement if the residue would
	endanger the colonies. The following pesticide materials, other agricultural
	chemicals, and methods of application are mutually agreed to be suitable while the
	bees are on the crop: _______________________________________________________________ 	_____________________________________________________________________________________
	The resident agrees to notify the beekeeper if hazardous materials not listed are to
	be used.


 4.PERFORMANCE. It is understood and agreed that either party to this agreement shall be excused from the performance hereof in the event that, prior to delivery of the colonies, such performance is prevented by causes beyond the control of such party.

 5.ARBITRATION. If any controversy shall arise hereunder between the parties hereto, such controversy shall be settled by arbitration. Each party within 10 days shall appoint one arbitrator, and the so named shall select a third, and the decision by any two such arbitrators shall be binding upon the parties hereto. The cost of such arbitration shall be divided equally between the parties.


 6.ASSIGNMENT OR TRANSFER. This agreement is not assignable or transferable by either party, except that the terms hereof shall be binding upon a successor by operation of law to the interest of either party.


 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement the day and year above.


_____________________________________________________ Resident _____________________________________________________ By ________________________________________________ (address) ________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Beekeeper _____________________________________________________ By ________________________________________________ (address) ________________________________________________