In Florida, you can keep bees in your backyard. That's a good thing because honey bees are vital to food and wildlife in the state. Despite threats like disease, habitat loss and queen quality issues, ...

From Hall of Fame innovation to classroom education, the Cutts family continues a century-old commitment to honey bees.

OVIEDO, Fla – With approximately 500 bee colonies under their care, this family business has evolved from humble beginnings into a comprehensive beekeeping education center and honey production ...

On February 19, 2026, Black Hammock Bee Farms in Oviedo reported massive bee losses after a harsh freeze and drought wiped out the plants they rely on.

During a cool fall sunset in North Dakota, forklifts buzz around the base of a flatbed trailer, loading pallets. Their cargo, multicolored boxes that look like filing cabinets, buzzes, too. Each box ...

SPRING HILL — Academia Hernando will continue its Spring 2026 Lecture Series on Wednesday, Feb. 25, with a presentation titled “Introduction to Commercial Beekeeping and Honey Production” at 10 a.m.

A new UF-IFAS program is helping Florida beekeepers turn their hobby into small businesses. The two-year initiative is supported by a $626,000 federal grant. On World Honey Bee Day, local beekeepers ...