Our Bees

The Side Step honey bees are essential pollinators that play a critical role in maintaining biodiversity and supporting farm viability. These social insects live in colonies with a clear division of labor, consisting of worker bees, drones, and a queen. Worker bees forage for nectar and pollen, which they use to produce honey, while also pollinating flowers in the process. This pollination helps to fertilize plants, ensuring the production of fruits, seeds, and other crops - not to mention our Michigan Native Wildflower Honey!

Our wildflower honey is a type of honey produced by honey bees from the nectar of various Michigan Natives around the farm. The specific flavor and color of wildflower honey can vary depending on the types of flowers in the area where the bees forage. It is known for its rich, complex taste, with subtle floral notes, and may vary from light to dark in color. Wildflower honey is often prized for its natural, raw qualities, as it typically contains a wide range of beneficial enzymes, antioxidants, and nutrients. Resulting in a delicious product that reflects the diversity of the flowers in the surrounding environment.