My apiary in Chatham County, North Carolina is

focused on hive health

Chemical-free beekeeping

My natural beekeeping practices have been recognized in MOTHER EARTH NEWS and AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL.

VSH queen lineage

In an effort to manage varroa mites naturally, all of my queens descend from varroa sensitive hygienic (VSH) queens.

Small-batch honey

Since hive health is the #1 priority here, honey is extracted once per year and only from hives that produced a surplus. ​

As seen in
American Bee Journal, September 2021
"A New Honey Label?"

Mother Earth News, February 2021
​ "Naturally Made Certification for Beekeepers..."

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Natural beekeeping

Five Acres Honey Farm avoids chemicals

I'm serious about hive management. I'm committed to avoiding synthetic chemicals and GMOs, not only in the hives, but on our land. I foster gentle queenright colonies well-adapted to the Piedmont of North Carolina.

Meet the bees
All of my queens have names and unique personalities: Ophelia, Patience, Tami, Uma, Vera, and Winnie.
​Follow updates on Instagram with #fiveacreshoneyfarm. 

About my honey farm