Mike in PA,
Here's a few well known vendors that you can get kits (some assembled) from:
Walter T. Kelley Company
www.kelleybees.com
Mann Lake
www.mannlakeltd.com
Betterbee
www.betterbee.com
You could also try Beeline Apiaries in Greencastle, PA (don't know how close that is to you) 717-597-7059
I would hold off on pollen and royal jelly till you get the basics down. If you are interested in consuming the pollen yourself you will find plenty in raw honey. We just strain ours through cheesecloth. The downside of course is that it is more prone to crystallize. I don't collect pollen or royal jelly personally. I am thinking about putting some propolys traps in because I have someone who has expressed an interest.
If you are really set on jumping into beekeeping I suggest that you get a subscription to Bee Culture Magazine -
www.beeculture.com
As far as what you should get, I'd be hard pressed to give advice. A kit is likely easier but a little more money. When I started I went to a 1 day course from a local bee club. Then I put the woodenware together myself.
Personally, I'm partial to carnolians. Good hygenic behavior and seem to be good workers. This is the first time I'm overwintering them so I don't know how well they will handle the winter compared to my russians and italians.
I know some people that don't overwinter their bees but that is more because of the current high value of honey than disease. If you are really set on not using chemicals then you better learn up on IPM (Integrated Pest Management). I hear people talk about fogging with FGMO (Food Grade Mineral Oil) but I haven't seen any definative studies on the benefits. You can also do menthol patties for tracheal mites. I highly recommend screened bottom boards. This year or next I will have finished switching over all our hives to them.
Personally, I want to carry over hives as best I can. It varies from year to year as to what the loss rate is.
Mike