Raised bees when I was younger.
Now immune to their stings with exception of earlobe, inside of foot and groin.
Trick was to prepare during the winter by taking care of equipment - yours & hives.
Put out the good stuff in the spring. suppliment the bees with sugar water.
Encourage the hive to expand during the summer (adding supers to hold the honey).
Remove the spare capactiy in the fall, allowing plenty of food for the hive to survive.
During the winter, you want to ensure that the hive is vented and no moisture is able to be built up in it.
Moisture can kill the hive and spoil the honey.
As long as you are a caretaker of the hive and not being asked to breed, a small amount of hand holding and a year of OJT will suffice.