The Green Innovation Centre (a GIZ programme) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the “One World – No Hunger” initiative, supports food security aligned with the Ethiopian Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP II). This SLE study explores integrating apiculture and agriculture in Arsi-Zone for income generation, mainly for women and youth. Despite economic growth, 10 million Ethiopians depended on food aid in 2016. Small-scale farmers are transitioning to market production, but face land scarcity, degraded soil, and limited access to training and inputs. The study used Participatory Rural Appraisal methods and addressed 252 participants. It found wheat production dominates Arsi-Zone, with diversified crops and small-scale farms averaging 1.49 ha. Beekeeping, practiced as a side activity, offers modest income, but is hindered by limited land, tools, and training. Pesticide use harms pollinators, and honey quality remains low due to traditional methods and lack of processing equipment. Women participate in supportive roles but face training and access barriers. Youth are interested but lack land and cooperative structures. Integrated Multi-Purpose Plants (IMPPs) like Meskel flowers can serve dual roles—bee forage and farm resources. Promoting apiculture alongside agriculture can enhance sustainability and income. Recommendations include improving cooperation, training, access to tools, marketing, and promoting bee-friendly practices and diversification. While a transformation into a major honey-producing region is unlikely, integrating beekeeping into farming systems offers environmental, social, and economic benefits. Every step toward synergy between agriculture and apiculture supports livelihoods and biodiversity in Arsi-Zone.