Moving beyond production figures in regional development discussions, this study focuses on the employment structure and local capacity, examining the strategic importance of beekeeping specifically in Bingöl province. The book approaches beekeeping not merely as an agricultural activity limited to honey production, but as an integrated economic system encompassing labor dynamics, organizational models, and the value chain. The work argues that development can be achieved not only through quantitative data such as the number of hives, but also through the quality of employment, labor productivity, and strong market integration. Assessing both Bingöl's ecological potential and its structural constraints, the study reveals how nature-based production activities can transform into a sustainable model of prosperity, providing a guiding framework for both academia and local policymakers.