Founded by Seth I. Steward in 2018 after the loss of his mother Linda, this family-owned Trumbull County apiary turns beekeeping into a living tribute. The second-generation practice carries forward the honeybee heritage of Steward’s grandfather, Dan Massey, who kept bees in Canton during the 1940s and ’50s. With more than 80 colonies across three Ohio counties, the farm also shares its knowledge through hands-on education for young people and aspiring beekeepers.
Honey Run ApiariesWhat began as a hobby in 2000 has grown into Honey Run Apiaries, a Delphos-based beekeeping business with more than 200 hives. Since moving from its garage to a 5,000-square-foot facility in 2010, the company has combined hands-on apiary work with a wood shop and classroom, serving beekeepers through queen-rearing nucs and equipment made in-house.DELPHOS, OH
Wee Bee HoneyWee Bee Honey is a family-owned apiary whose beekeeping story reaches back to 1892, when Noah DeMuth bought his first hives in Pembroke, New York. Now in its fifth generation, the family runs colonies between New York and Florida and is known for carefully handled raw honey that goes from its own hives to hand-packed jars. The operation avoids chemicals near its bees and supports bee research through a portion of its proceeds.COWLESVILLE, NY
Nate's NectarNate’s Nectar is a family-owned DeGraff, Ohio, business that grew from Nathan Davis’s college beekeeping interest and four starter colonies into an operation involving the Davis family. Working alongside sister company Davis Apiaries, the family harvests and bottles raw honey for customers seeking locally sourced honey products, while also developing small-batch beeswax goods.DE GRAFF, OH
McDaniel Honey FarmSince 1979, Steve McDaniel has made beekeeping the work of his backyard in Manchester, where he and Angie operate McDaniel Honey Farm. A certified Eastern Apicultural Society Master Beekeeper, Steve maintains about 20 colonies and shares his knowledge through classes and presentations illustrated with his award-winning nature photography. The farm is also known for its prize-winning honey and beeswax work.MANCHESTER, MD