We came out of the 2022/2023 winter season with no hive losses! We began the 2023 bee season with 7 hives and are already up to 10 with doing a few splits. Two hives are here at the Post, and the remainder are at our hive host locations:

• Fairacres Organic Produce in Elwood, NJ
• Homestead Nursery in Galloway, NJ
• Private Residence in Galloway, NJ

And for the first time, we are trying our hand at pollination services. Mid-April through Mid-May three of our hives are in blueberry fields. Hoping for blueberry honey this year!

Why do we have hives on other properties? Because we think it’s good stewardship. We want more people in the community to learn about bees, their connection to our food and the products they create.  Each hive will also produce different colored and flavored honey based on the hive’s location and what’s available for foraging. We think that’s pretty neat.

Keep an eye out on our Instagram page for a closer look in the hives.