My apiaries in Chatham County and Western North Carolina are
focused on hive health
Chemical-free beekeeping
My natural beekeeping practices have been recognized in AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL and MOTHER EARTH NEWS.
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VSH queen lineage
In an effort to manage varroa mites naturally, all of my queens descend from varroa sensitive hygienic (VSH) queens.
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Small-batch honey
Since hive health is the #1 priority here, I only extract honey from hives that produce a surplus. (I harvest about 1/3 of a colony's honey.)
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Next events
Tuesday, December 10, 7 p.m. | Stokes County Beekeepers Association, Danbury, North Carolina (and virtual)
Honey and Farm Business Marketing
Most beekeepers sell honey, how do they set themselves apart? Learn how to create a competitive edge and new ways to strategically position your honey or farm business. We'll look at traditional and emerging honey marketing practices, and how to pick what works best for your unique beekeeping practice.
Honey and Farm Business Marketing
Most beekeepers sell honey, how do they set themselves apart? Learn how to create a competitive edge and new ways to strategically position your honey or farm business. We'll look at traditional and emerging honey marketing practices, and how to pick what works best for your unique beekeeping practice.
As seen in
American Bee Journal, September 2021
"A New Honey Label?"
Mother Earth News, February 2021
"Naturally Made Certification for Beekeepers..."
American Bee Journal, September 2021
"A New Honey Label?"
Mother Earth News, February 2021
"Naturally Made Certification for Beekeepers..."
Natural beekeepingFive Acres Honey Farm avoids chemicals
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