My apiary in Chatham County, North Carolina is

focused on hive health

Certified Naturally Grown

Certified Naturally Grown is a national accreditation known as “the grassroots alternative to certified organic.” 

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. ​

Natural beekeeping

Five Acres Honey Farm is the only CNG apiary within 100 miles of Raleigh, North Carolina

Certified Naturally Grown hive management means I'm committed to avoiding synthetic chemicals and GMOs. I foster the growth of gentle queenright colonies well-adapted to the Piedmont. None of my hives have ever failed to survive the winter.

Meet the bees
All of my queens have names and unique personalities: Heidi, Maizey, Ophelia, Patience, Quinta, Rose, and Sadie. Follow updates on Instagram with #fiveacreshoneyfarm. 

About my honey farm