As raw as it gets!

Our passion for beekeeping began over 140 years ago when my great great great grandfather Benjamin (Benji) ordered 100 beehives in the back of a horse drawn wagon. At $4 per hive, it was a small fortune. Upon arrival, most had been smothered by the long hot journey. There were no Amazon refunds back then. 

Grandpa Benji salvaged what few were left and, after a few years,  greatly surpassed the number lost.  Benji loved honey. Once when he was younger, some wild honeycomb saved him from near starvation. Later in life he owned thousands of acres of orchards. Benji ultimately taught his wealthy son Dave the beekeeping trade, who then passed the skill on to his poor son Ben (G.B. Wilson) who once sold everything he had to save his sick wife. After she recovered they bought a property in S. Utah and raised a family through the depression trading honey, and other farm goods for the living expenses they had. Ben passed on the family tradition that "work  solves all problems." 

Things got better and during the fabulous 50's and swinging 60's, My father (Ben's grandson), Boydean, was the only posterity interested in beekeeping. Boydean helped his grandfather and built hive boxes to pay for schooling. 

Growing up in the 80's, we never wore bee suits. I never knew such a thing existed. I feel cheated! The tradition of beekeeping came with a natural understanding of “bee-havior”. Managing bees without protection felt as normal for us kids as climbing trees. After 5 generations, however, beekeeping had whittled to not much more than a homestead hobby. That is, until my father retired and we decided to turn beekeeping back into a business. No doubt grandpa would be proud!

Today our little army of 60 million busy bees perform natural pollinating services for the general community across Utah county & surrounding 100 miles. If you live nearby, chances are you've seen our happy bees working hard in your garden. Thank you for treating them kindly. Utah is habitat to thousands of flower varieties that support our little pollinators. Did you know bees prefer some of the most common weeds? These including black medic, chickweed, clover, bellflower, dandelion, dock, morning glory, henbit, marshmallow, mullein, pigweed, plantain, goathead, shepherd’s purse, spurge, thistle, violets, whitetop, yarrow to name a few. Here at Beehive State Honey, we combine these multiflora sources into a Utah standard superior quality product with superior nutritional benefits.

By understanding honey chemistry, we package and deliver the raw power our customers expect while maintaining the natural, nutritional and medicinal benefits in a most delectable pristine state. As 5th generation beekeepers, we're honored to serve our community while procuring the best raw multi floral Utah honey money can buy.

Did you know honey is a natural whole food, NOT sugar!! Honey bees have perfected it and our mission is to keep it that way. By understanding the chemistry and science of honey, we have found the best way to preserve the pristine flavor and immaculate quality just for you.

We work hard to remain aloof from conventional commercial harvesting & packaging practices. We're rebels for sure!