Honey Farms & Apiaries near St. Louis, MO

St. Louis

Harr Family Farms is a fourth-generation southern Illinois farm in business since 1925, selling at historic Soulard Farmers Market in St. Louis (stand #13-17, northeast wing) on Fridays and Saturdays. The all-natural lineup runs deep: pasture-raised beef, pork, goat, and lamb by the cut or whole, fresh poultry and cage-free eggs, raw honey, homegrown fruits and produce, hickory smoked meats, country butter, jams, and fresh-squeezed juices — even live poultry and livestock.

Arnold

A small honey operation in Arnold, in Jefferson County south of St. Louis. Beekeepers here work hives through the Missouri nectar flow, from spring clover and tree blossoms into fall wildflowers, and typically sell raw local honey by the jar. Backyard and small apiaries like Larry's usually sell direct, so call ahead or catch them at a nearby market rather than expecting posted hours.

Collinsville

Marc Mayhew runs this family apiary in southwest Illinois, selling raw clover and comb honey straight from his own hives along with beeswax candles. Beyond retail honey, Mayhew Honey sells nucs and queens to other beekeepers and offers tours of the operation, a rarer combination than most honey stands provide. Curbside pickup is available for Collinsville-area orders.

Edwardsville

Bethel Refuge Apiary produces wildflower, comb, and raw honey out of Edwardsville, selling retail alongside beekeeping supplies and offering farm tours. Local restaurant Cleveland-Heath has used their honey in drinks and recipes. Some recent reports suggest the longtime beekeeper has been scaling back, so it's worth calling ahead to confirm current availability.

Ozark Honey Bee Farm works out of Jefferson County, south of St. Louis, selling raw honey, handmade soap, and nucleus bee colonies for other beekeepers. A nuc is a small starter hive that already has a laying queen and drawn comb, sold in spring to people building or replacing colonies.